Founders Club Homes with Gated Community - Guard Community Features

Founders Club Homes with Gated Community - Guard Community Features

Welcome to Founders Club, a prestigious gated community nestled in the heart of Sarasota County, Florida. This exclusive neighborhood is perfectly situated just east of I-75, offering residents the ideal blend of tranquility and accessibility. With its lush landscapes and meticulously maintained grounds, Founders Club is a sanctuary that embodies the essence of Florida living.

As a guard-gated community, Founders Club prioritizes safety and privacy, ensuring peace of mind for all its residents. The community features a stunning array of custom-built homes, each designed with elegance and sophistication in mind. From modern architectural styles to classic Floridian designs, there’s a home to suit every taste. Spacious floor plans, high-end finishes, and expansive outdoor living areas are just a few of the highlights that make these residences truly special.

In addition to the beautiful homes, Founders Club boasts an array of exceptional amenities. Residents can enjoy access to a championship golf course, perfect for golf enthusiasts looking to practice their swing amid breathtaking views. The community also features a luxurious clubhouse, where neighbors can gather for social events, dining, and relaxation.

Living in Founders Club means embracing a lifestyle of leisure and luxury, surrounded by the natural beauty of Sarasota. With its convenient location, residents can easily explore the vibrant culture, dining, and shopping options that the city has to offer. Experience the charm and elegance of Founders Club—where every day feels like a vacation in paradise. Discover your dream home in this idyllic community today!

Newest Founders Club Homes with Gated Community - Guard Community Features

$2,850,000
4 Beds ⋅ 6 Baths ⋅ Founders Club SubDv. ⋅ 34240 Zip Code
Sprawling 6,259 square foot estate on .76 acre in The Founders Club boasts breathtaking sunset golf and lake views over the third fairway in one of Sarasota's premier lifestyle golf communities. Architecturally grand details are evident throughout this two-story residence with its generously-proportioned living spaces, volume coffered ceilings, built-in wood detailing, three gas fireplaces, accentuated by oversized windows and ten foot impact sliders to take in the breathtaking surrounding vistas. The oversized lanai is anchored with travertine decking, gas fireplace, heated pool/spa and engulfed by the sublime views at every turn, while seamlessly connecting to the invitingly large living and great rooms open to the gourmet kitchen where form and function reigns cohesively. Chefs will delight with the custom wood cabinetry, sprawling granite counters, high performance appliances, wet bar with sink and fridge, butler pantry bar, built-in desk, walk-in pantry, walk-in hidden wine room with two wine fridges, and large breakfast nook area with built-in bench seating. The residence also features a magnificent club room adjoining the home's fifth full bath, offering an expansive retreat behind double doors complete with dry bar and refrigerator, direct lanai access, and sweeping golf and lake views. Relax and unwind in the oversized owner?s retreat on a private wing with its own sitting room, a gas fireplace, disappearing sliders open to the lanai, two walk-in customized closets, and an opulent spa-like bath adorned with onyx and marble, a dual entry walk-in shower with multiple shower heads, bench seating, two vanity stations with abundant storage, make-up vanity, oversized jetted tub, and separate water closet with bidet. Family and overnight visitors will be right at home with 3 generously sized guest rooms all outfitted as large suites with private full baths and walk-in closets, one on the main level, and two on the upper level with direct veranda access. Upstairs is also large theater room designed for cinema seating. Other notable highlights of this all-encompassing four-bedroom suite residence includes a private Office with built-ins and plantation shutters, a separate Powder Room conveniently located, a laundry room with sink, cabinetry and storage closet, solid interior doors, central vacuum, newer water heater, 4 AC units aged between 2020 and 2022, landscape lighting, GENERATOR, paver driveway, and a split 4-car courtyard garage with newly replaced operating mechanisms. This one-of-a-kind masterpiece is a testament to refined living in the Founders Club with over 700 acres of natural beauty offering low density living with 262 homesites, a Robert Trent Jones, Jr. designed 18 hole championship golf course, tennis courts, fitness center, miles of brick pavered walking paths, and fabulous 24,000 square foot clubhouse with a full calendar of events, positioned conveniently with easy access to Lakewood Ranch's Waterside Place and Sarasota's downtown, beaches, shopping, dining and medical centers.

3809 Founders Club Drive, Sarasota
$3,000,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ Founders Club SubDv. ⋅ 34240 Zip Code
2023 Custom Build | 4 En-Suite Beds | Flex 3-Car Rear Garage | Lake & Oak Views | Heated Saltwater Pool l The architecture says it all! If you are searching for a home that is truly gracious and tranquil, this unique one-of-one custom retreat—completed in December 2023—is the one for you. Nestled in The Founders Club, one of Sarasota’s premier golf communities, this distinctive residence is framed by a serene lake and mature oaks, offering an immediate sense of calm from the moment you arrive. A peaceful front courtyard featuring a gentle fountain welcomes you inside, while a convenient side service porch provides easy routine access outdoors. The rare 3-car rear-entry garage design truly stands out in the neighborhood—it is incredibly functional for everyday unloading and lets the front curb appeal pop while keeping the street view clean. The painstakingly landscaped grounds showcase thoughtful greenery in every direction, drawing you into a home designed for effortless indoor-outdoor living with soaring ceilings, warm honey-toned floors, and massive walls of glass. The chef's kitchen serves as the heart of the home, featuring tile to the ceiling, an ergonomic French door wall oven, a sprawling island, two expansive pantries that conceal it all, and an enormous wall of glass that floods the space with light while framing an ancient oak outside. Designed with versatility in mind, this layout is perfect for flexible living arrangements, everyday routines, or hosting remote professionals. All four bedrooms feature en-suite baths, with guest quarters thoughtfully set apart to create private sanctuaries. Multiple flexible spaces provide ample room for dedicated home offices. For wellness or creative pursuits, the light-filled third garage bay is a climate-controlled flex space—featuring glass views of the pool, making it ideal for a private gym, art studio, or housing your luxury automobile. Outside, the screened lanai features covered living and dining areas, an outdoor kitchen, a dedicated pool bath, and views over a heated saltwater pool and spa. Beyond the screen, a generous lawn provides space to roam, gather, and play against a backdrop of grand oak canopies. Complete with commercial-grade Wi-Fi, incredible storage throughout, and a Flood Zone X location, this turnkey luxury property offers a rare combination of modern sophistication and natural beauty.

8877 Colonels Court, Sarasota
$2,895,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ Founders Club SubDv. ⋅ 34240 Zip Code
Positioned behind the gates of Sarasota's prestigious Founders Club, this exceptional custom estate has been transformed through a comprehensive top-to-bottom renovation, offering timeless elegance, impeccable craftsmanship, and luxurious living in one of the region's most sought-after private communities. Every space has been thoughtfully reimagined with sophisticated finishes and refined design, creating a move-in-ready residence where luxury and effortless Florida living come together. Set on over half an acre overlooking a tranquil preserve of majestic ancient oaks, the home offers exceptional privacy and a seamless connection to its natural surroundings. A gracious wraparound drive, oversized three-car garage, and charming front porch create a memorable first impression, while new French-style front entry doors, already ordered and scheduled for installation, will provide an even more striking arrival. Inside, soaring ceilings, custom millwork, designer lighting, premium flooring, multiple fireplaces, and dramatic 10-foot sliding glass doors create an elegant yet welcoming atmosphere filled with natural light. The elevator-served floor plan provides effortless access between levels, while every bathroom has been beautifully renovated with luxurious, spa-like finishes.The stunning chef's kitchen has been completely reimagined with premium appliances, furniture-quality cabinetry, Taj Mahal quartzite countertops, a generous center island, butler's pantry, built-in wine refrigeration, and exceptional functionality for everyday living and entertaining. The luxurious primary suite is a true sanctuary, featuring French oak flooring, dual custom walk-in closets, direct lanai access, and a beautifully renovated spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and impressive walk-through shower. A richly appointed library with custom built-ins opens to a charming garden room, creating a peaceful retreat with French doors leading to the private gardens. A rare and highly desirable feature is the private first-floor guest suite with its own exterior entrance and full bath. Ideal for multigenerational living, a live-in caretaker, adult child, or extended-stay guests, this versatile space provides exceptional privacy and flexibility. Upstairs, an additional guest retreat offers a spacious loft, private bedroom and bath, kitchenette, and balcony overlooking the peaceful preserve. The outdoor living experience has been transformed into a private resort featuring a brand-new outdoor kitchen, fireplace, heated saltwater pool and spa, resurfaced pool, updated equipment, and a new panoramic pool enclosure with hurricane-rated screening that beautifully frames the preserve while providing peace of mind. Additional features include a whole-house generator, water filtration system, custom closet systems, and oversized three-car garage, providing exceptional comfort and convenience.Residents of The Founders Club enjoy 24-hour guard-gated security, an acclaimed Robert Trent Jones Jr. championship golf course, clubhouse, fitness center, Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball, fine dining, and a vibrant social calendar. Golf and social memberships are available but not required. Ideally located minutes from downtown Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, world-renowned beaches, exceptional dining, shopping, and celebrated arts and cultural attractions, this remarkable estate presents a rare opportunity to enjoy one of Sarasota's finest luxury lifestyles.

3360 Founders Club Drive, Sarasota
$3,249,000
4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ Founders Club SubDv. ⋅ 34240 Zip Code
Welcome to 9261 McDaniel Lane, a breathtaking residence in the exclusive Founders Club where timeless architecture meets a completely reimagined interior and an extraordinary outdoor retreat designed to rival the finest luxury resorts. Every inch of this exceptional home has been transformed with uncompromising attention to detail, creating a move-in ready masterpiece that blends warmth, timeless finishes, and modern elegance. Upon entry, rich engineered oak flooring flows seamlessly throughout the home, setting the stage for refined yet comfortable living. Fresh interior and exterior paint provide a crisp, contemporary aesthetic while enhancing the home’s architectural beauty. The heart of the residence is the stunning newly designed chef’s kitchen, thoughtfully curated with custom finishes, striking surfaces, and an impressive suite of high-end appliances that deliver both elevated style and exceptional performance. Designed for entertaining and everyday luxury, the kitchen opens effortlessly to the surrounding living spaces where exquisite designer lighting creates ambiance and serves as functional artwork throughout the home. Every bathroom has been completely renovated into a private spa-like retreat, showcasing elevated finishes, elegant fixtures, and carefully selected details that bring a sense of tranquility and indulgence. Beyond the interiors, the outdoor living experience is simply unforgettable. Surrounded by newly enhanced landscaping and lush tropical beauty, the expansive outdoor setting offers a level of serenity and visual impact rarely found. Whether hosting unforgettable evenings under the stars, enjoying quiet mornings with coffee, or spending weekends immersed in Florida’s year-round sunshine, this outdoor sanctuary delivers an atmosphere of unrivaled beauty and privacy. Seamless indoor-outdoor living invites every room to connect effortlessly to the natural surroundings, creating a residence that feels both grand and intimate. No detail has been overlooked in this extensive transformation, with luxury upgrades and thoughtful enhancements elevating every aspect of daily life. Located within one of Sarasota’s most coveted private golf communities, The Founders Club offers an unparalleled lifestyle of exclusivity, natural beauty, and refined living. This is more than a home—it is a complete reinvention of luxury where impeccable craftsmanship, exceptional design, and extraordinary outdoor spaces come together to create an exceptional opportunity unlike anything else on the market.

9261 Mcdaniel Lane, Sarasota
$2,895,000
3 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ Founders Club SubDv. ⋅ 34240 Zip Code
Set along the 11th green within the private, guard-gated Founders Club, this custom residence by John Cannon Homes captures sweeping views of the golf course, lake, and preserve across a beautifully positioned 0.69-acre homesite. Spanning over 5,700 square feet, the two-level design is both elegant and highly livable, with soaring ceilings, detailed millwork, and a natural flow that supports both everyday comfort and large-scale entertaining. A gracious foyer introduces formal living and dining spaces, while the heart of the home opens to a spacious family room and chef’s kitchen featuring premium appliances, a Wolf gas cooktop, oversized island, walk-in pantry, and a sunlit breakfast area framed by aquarium glass overlooking the water and fairways. Walls of French doors create a seamless transition to the expansive screened lanai, where the pool and spa, outdoor kitchen, and covered living areas are surrounded by tranquil views, an ideal setting for quiet mornings or evening gatherings. The primary suite is thoughtfully designed as a private retreat, complete with a sitting area, custom office, dual boutique-style closets, and a spa-inspired bath with a hydrotherapy tub, oversized shower, and dual water closets. Two additional guest suites are positioned in a separate wing for privacy. Upstairs, accessible by elevator or stairs, is a generous bonus room with a wet bar, fireplace, and a full bath that opens to a terrace with long, open views across the course, easily adaptable as a fourth bedroom or private guest quarters. Additional highlights include a wine cellar, butler’s pantry, travertine and hickory flooring, coffered ceilings, impact-rated openings, and an oversized three-car plus garage. The Founders Club spans 700 acres of preserved natural beauty, offering a refined yet relaxed lifestyle with optional membership to its Robert Trent Jones Jr.-designed championship golf course, clubhouse, dining, fitness center, and tennis and pickleball amenities. This home is defined by its scale, setting, and architectural integrity, and is positioned within one of Sarasota’s most established private communities.

3129 Founders Club Drive, Sarasota
$2,999,000
3 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ Founders Club SubDv. ⋅ 34240 Zip Code
Enjoy life in the private gated community of The Founders Club, encompassing 700 total acres with only 262 home sites. The Cameron, London Bay's last NEW CONSTRUCTION luxury home in TFC, overlooks a stunning view of the community's private Robert Trent jones, Jr. championship golf course. The Founders Club is minutes from University Town Center and many fine dining and shopping choices. Featuring 3,323 sq. ft. of living space, the model showcases London Bay's latest designs. Clean line architectural styling and details highlight an expanded outdoor destination and an open floor plan. The great room and dining area's 10 ft. sliding glass doors floor to an alfresco space, which offers living and dining areas, an outdoor kitchen with remote controlled bug screens, a fire pit, a lavish pool and spa, as well as a terrace surrounded by lush landscape. The master suite offers two walk-in closets and provides an additional private access to the pool terrace via a French door. Adjoining the master bedroom is a luxurious and spacious bathroom with dual vanities and a custom, all glass shower. The Cameron has 4,830 total under roof square feet, including a three-car garage. This home has many upgrades. THE PURCHASE OF A SIGNATURE GOLF MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED FOR PURCHASE OF THIS HOME.

3739 Caledonia Lane, Sarasota
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