8112 COLLINGWOOD CT,  8112 COLLINGWOOD CT,
UNIVERSITY PARK, FL 34201 UNIVERSITY PARK, FL 34201

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Located in the award-winning University Park Country Club, this exceptional custom-built Najjar estate offers the epitome of elegant living with 3 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, two offices, and an oversized 3-car garage, all positioned to capture spectacular lake views. A pavered circular driveway, along with a separate driveway to the garage, create an impressive arrival. The grand entry features double wood doors with leaded glass sidelights and a dramatic arched transom, opening to spacious living and dining areas with custom built-ins, architectural details, gas fireplace, crown molding, stepped tray ceiling and a fully retractable quad sliding glass door opening seamlessly to the lanai. A well-appointed butler’s pantry with refrigerator, wine fridge, sink, and abundant cabinetry provides additional convenience for entertaining. The eat-in kitchen and family room form the heart of the home and feature custom wood cabinetry, center island, raised breakfast bar and a walk-in pantry, while an aquarium window overlooks the lanai. Fully retractable quad and double corner sliding doors create effortless spacious indoor-outdoor living. The primary suite offers a private retreat with a luxurious bath featuring a soaking bubble tub by a private window with statue and water feature, two vanities, and a walk-in shower with bench. The spacious walk-in closet includes extensive built-ins and a concealed safe. An adjoining bonus room with mirrored closets and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the pool offers flexibility for a fitness room, lounge or dressing room. Nearby, a private office with built-ins and large windows provides an ideal workspace. The guest wing includes two generous guest bedrooms with new carpet and ensuite baths. A second office with two walls of built-ins and large windows with tropical lake views offers additional flexibility. A full bath with direct pool access and a separate half bath add convenience. The outdoor living area is the true highlight, featuring a spacious lanai with two covered seating areas and a large outdoor kitchen with grill, full-size refrigerator/freezer, sink, granite counters, raised breakfast bar, and ceiling fan. The adjacent covered loggia provides seating, shades, ceiling fan, and fire table. The infinity-edge pool includes continuous seating, an in-water bar table with umbrella, and an attached spa with fountain, while an outdoor shower surrounded by tropical plantings and sculptures enhances the resort-style setting. Additional features include hurricane protection for all windows and most of the lanai, whole-house gas generator, three HVAC units, new pool pump, landscape lighting, irrigation system, lightning rods, solar attic fans with radiant barrier, Culligan water system, recessed, accent and uplighting throughout, central vacuum, alarm system, and a large air-conditioned storage room in the epoxy-coated garage. With exceptional craftsmanship, remarkable outdoor living spaces, and serene lake views, this extraordinary estate must be experienced in person to truly appreciate all it offers. University Park Country Club is consistently ranked one of the top courses in Florida featuring 27 holes of championship golf, tennis and pickleball, fitness center, croquet and an array of social and group activities. Enjoy the restaurant with the required minimum of a Social membership. Convenient to I-75, downtown Sarasota, surrounding beaches, and University Town Center.

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