Never Before Offered: A Lovingly Kept Pool Home in Mote Ranch's Grand Point. Tucked among mature oaks and lush landscaping in Mote Ranch's Grand Point neighborhood, this home is being offered for the very first time. Mote Ranch is one of Sarasota's best-kept secrets, with winding sidewalks, nature trails, green spaces, and direct access to the Braden River. This 2002 Raphael model has more than 2,600 square feet of living space. It offers 3 bedrooms plus a den in a split floor plan, and it sits on its pie-shaped homesite for maximum privacy. A standout feature is the third bedroom. A large en-suite bath was added in 2015, so it works as a second primary suite for guests, extended stays, or multigenerational living. The big-ticket items are already done. The home has a new roof (2025), a 17-SEER AC and heat pump with 3-zones for better efficiency (2022), a whole-house re-pipe (2022), and a 50-gallon water heater (2023). Storm protection includes accordion and motorized hurricane shutters plus new 4-panel hurricane sliders in the living room. The home also has whole-house water filtration, a whole-house surge protector, landscape lighting, and an irrigation system. As you tour this lovely home, you'll appreciate the double-door entry with etched glass opens to high ceilings, a soft neutral palette, crown molding, plantation shutters, and diagonal-set ceramic tile throughout the main living areas. The large living room & dining area are comfortable for your family & friends, and the den offers an inviting work-from-home space. The spacious kitchen offers crisp white cabinetry & appliances, including a new GE double wall oven, a built-in desk, and a pantry closet. You'll love retiring into your primary suite. Its spa-like bath includes dual vanities, a glass-enclosed walk-in shower, and a relaxing soaking tub. Every room flows toward the home's true heart, the private outdoor living space. It features a covered patio and a screened saltwater pool and spa surrounded by luscious landscaping and outdoor lighting. It's easy to picture morning coffee here, evening swims, and plenty of entertaining. Beyond your door, the Braden River invites you to kayak, canoe, or fish from the community docks and piers. Along the tree-lined paths, you may spot egrets, sandhill cranes, and songbirds. Opportunities like this one don't come along often. Mote Ranch is conveniently located close to an array of dining and shopping options, including the UTC Mall, the shops at Waterside & Lakewood Ranch, as well as the cultural & arts in downtown Sarasota, and the SRQ Airport. Come see why Mote Ranch residents rarely leave!