About This Home

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 3194 CHARLES MACDONALD Drive in Sarasota, FL is listed for $1,699,000 ($443 per sqft). Built in 1996, the home offers 3,833 sqft of living space on a 0.47 acres lot.

Key Features

  • Built in 1996
  • 0.47 acre lot
  • Private pool
  • Fireplace

Property Details

1 story
4 full
3-car garage
1996

Amenities

PoolEV ChargerFireplaceViewSpaHardwoodA/C
Listing Description

Set against an expansive backdrop of manicured fairways, this beautifully updated Arthur Rutenberg residence captures the space, privacy and indoor-outdoor lifestyle that make Laurel Oak Estates so desirable. Positioned on nearly half an acre with sweeping golf course views, the custom four-bedroom, four-bath home offers more than 3,800 square feet of single-level living, a three-car garage and a resort-inspired screened pool and spa.

A circular pavered drive leads to double entry doors and a light-filled interior with high 12' ceilings, architectural detailing and generous proportions. The thoughtful split-bedroom floor plan balances defined living and dining spaces with an open kitchen and family room designed for everyday comfort and entertaining.

Built-in cabinetry and a wet bar enhance the living room, while abundant windows and sliding doors draw attention to the pool and golf course beyond. The kitchen was refreshed in 2025 with new quartz countertops, backsplash and lighting, complementing rich wood cabinetry, a substantial center island, breakfast bar and walk-in pantry.

Premium appliances include Sub-Zero refrigeration, Wolf cooktop, two built-in Wolf ovens and a Miele dishwasher. The adjoining family room was renovated in 2024 with custom built-ins and luxury vinyl flooring, while a separate office with extensive built-in workspaces creates an ideal work-from-home setting.

Privately positioned, the spacious primary bedroom features dual walk-in closets and a completely renovated 2025 en-suite bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub, dual vanities, quartz surfaces, walk-in shower and private water closet. Three additional bedrooms provide excellent flexibility, including two connected by a Jack-and-Jill bath and a pr

ivate guest suite with an en-suite bath renovated in 2022 with quartz counters, new cabinetry and a zero-entry shower. Outside, the expansive screened lanai creates a private resort-like setting overlooking the Jones Course. Covered lounging and dining areas surround the saltwater pool and raised spa with waterfall feature, while a summer kitchen with granite countertops and bar seating makes entertaining effortless.

The pool heater and glass blocks at the pool and spa were replaced in 2025. Additional improvements include two new Lennox HVAC systems in 2024, a 2017 tile roof, epoxy flooring and built-in cabinetry in the three-car garage, a 50-amp EV charging outlet and interior painting throughout most rooms in 2025.

Laurel Oak Estates offers a gated setting with private roads and 24-hour guard service, with membership at Laurel Oak Country Club available separately. Conveniently located east of Downtown Sarasota, the community provides easy access to UTC, Lakewood Ranch, Waterside Place, Sarasota's renowned dining, arts and cultural attractions, and the Gulf beaches of Siesta Key.

Beautifully updated, exceptionally spacious and designed to embrace its golf-course setting, 3194 Charles MacDonald Drive offers a compelling combination of privacy, single-level living and resort-style outdoor space in the heart of Laurel Oak Estates.

Monthly Cost Estimate

$9,087/mo

20% down · 6.5% · 30 years

Principal$1,229
Interest$7,362
Insurance$496

Estimates only. Actual payments may vary.

Location

3194 CHARLES MACDONALD Drive

Sarasota, FL 34240

LAUREL OAK ESTATES SEC 01

Features & Amenities

Interior Features

Built-in FeaturesCeiling Fans(s)Crown MoldingEat-in KitchenHigh CeilingsKitchen/Family Room ComboLiving Room/Dining Room ComboOpen FloorplanSolid Wood CabinetsSplit BedroomStone CountersTray Ceiling(s)Vaulted Ceiling(s)Walk-In Closet(s)Wet BarWindow Treatments

Exterior Features

LightingOutdoor KitchenPrivate EntrancePrivate MailboxSidewalk

Property Details

Flooring

HardwoodVinylTile

Construction

Block Stucco

Views

Golf Course

Pool Features

Pool

Outdoor Features

PatioDeckPorch

Parking

OversizeOpenDrivewayGuestGarage

Heating

ZonedCentralElectric (Heating)

Cooling

Zoned

Appliances

Built-In OvenCooktopDishwasherDisposalDryerElectric Water HeaterMicrowaveRange HoodRefrigeratorWasherWine Refrigerator

Questions & Answers

This 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom single family at 3194 CHARLES MACDONALD Drive is listed at $1,699,000 ($443/sqft). The estimated monthly payment is $9,087 based on 20% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% interest, estimated insurance.

Key features include: Built in 1996, 0.47 acre lot, Private pool, Fireplace. Interior Features: Built-in Features, Ceiling Fans(s), Crown Molding. Exterior Features: Lighting, Outdoor Kitchen, Private Entrance.

This property is listed by Roger Pettingell.

RP

Roger Pettingell

Agent at Coldwell Banker

Listed by Coldwell Banker · Broker phone: (813) 754-3586 · View on Broker Site

MLS# A4708301· Source: Stellar MLS· 38 days on PropertySimple

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3194 CHARLES MACDONALD Drive, Sarasota, FL 34240

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