Just Listed in The Meadows: 3118 Windrush Bourne — A Sarasota Classic, Ready for Its Next Chapter

Just Listed in The Meadows: 3118 Windrush Bourne — A Sarasota Classic, Ready for Its Next Chapter

By Kelly Fullick, REALTOR® · Coldwell Banker Realty · Sarasota native

Some listings feel like an address. This one feels like an opportunity.

3118 Windrush Bourne sits in one of Sarasota's most quietly coveted communities, The Meadows, a neighborhood that has held its value, its character, and its appeal for decades. And this particular home is the kind of property I love to bring to market: a well-built, well-located classic with good bones and genuine renovation potential.

Before I walk you through the home, let me anchor you in why The Meadows matters, because in Sarasota real estate, the community is often worth more than the house.

The Details at a Glance

• Address: 3118 Windrush Bourne, Unit #8, Sarasota, FL 34235
• Community: Windrush Bourne, within The Meadows
• List Price: $249,000
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2
• Year Built: 1984
• Property Style: Villa
• Heated Area: 1,265 sq ft
• Total Area: 1,711 sq ft
• Garage: Attached, 1 space
• Roof: Newer
• Water Heater: Approximately 5 years old
• HOA Fees: $1,500/quarter (Windrush Bourne association) plus $960/year (The Meadows master association)
• Flood Zone: X
• Pets: Yes (one dog under 30 lbs or one cat)
• Rentals: Minimum 3-month lease, up to 2 times per year
• Status: Active, listed October 8, 2026

Amenities: The HOA includes membership to The Meadows, giving you access to the community's championship golf, Har-Tru tennis, fitness center, dining, and clubhouse. The Windrush Bourne community pool is just a few steps away from the villa, and the home features a peaceful water view from the rear lanai and a generous private front patio.

The Meadows: One of Sarasota's Most Desirable Addresses

If you've spent any time in Sarasota, you already know The Meadows. If you haven't, this is the neighborhood you've been looking for without knowing its name.

The Meadows is an established, deed-restricted community just east of UTC (University Town Center), the intersection of University Parkway and Tamiami Trail (US-41) that has become Sarasota's true commercial and cultural crossroads. Living in The Meadows puts you minutes from everything that makes Sarasota desirable, while keeping you tucked into a leafy, residential setting that feels a world away from the traffic.

A location that actually matters

• UTC and The Mall at University Town Center, including Whole Foods, shopping, and dining, are under 5 minutes away
• Downtown Sarasota and the bayfront, 10 to 12 minutes
• Siesta Key Beach, 30 minutes
• Lido Key and St. Armands Circle, 20 minutes
• Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), 10 minutes
• Nathan Benderson Park, the regatta and recreation venue, 5 minutes

This is the kind of central Sarasota location that buyers relocating from out of state ask for by name: close to everything, but quiet. The Meadows delivers exactly that.

The community itself

The Meadows is known for its mature tree canopy, winding residential streets, and a layout that was thoughtfully planned decades ago rather than thrown up in the last building cycle. The community features:

• The Meadows Country Club, a private club with championship golf, tennis, fitness, and dining
• The Meadows Community Association, well-managed, deed-restricted, and consistently maintained
• Walking and biking, with tree-lined streets that draw runners and cyclists daily
• Mature landscaping, the kind of established vegetation and canopy you simply cannot buy in a newer community

Homes here range from original 1980s and 1990s construction, like 3118 Windrush Bourne, to extensively renovated and rebuilt properties. That range is part of the appeal: buyers can find a home at the price point that works for them and grow into the neighborhood over time.

Why The Meadows holds its value

In a market that has reset since 2022, The Meadows has held its appeal better than most. The reasons are simple:

1. Location is fixed. You can renovate a kitchen, but you cannot move a neighborhood closer to UTC. The Meadows' central Sarasota position is permanent.
2. Inventory is limited. The community is essentially built out. New listings are the only way in.
3. The buyer pool is broad. The Meadows attracts full-time residents, seasonal owners, and relocating families, a diverse demand base that keeps the market liquid.

This is why I tell buyers: when a good home comes available in The Meadows, it is worth paying attention.

3118 Windrush Bourne: The Home

Now to the property itself.

3118 Windrush Bourne is a single-story, 2-bedroom, 2-bath home in the heart of The Meadows. The home features:

• A covered, pergola-shaded entryway with a private, courtyard-like feel
• A one-car garage with a wide paver driveway
• An open-concept living and dining area with vaulted ceilings and sliding glass doors to the patio
• A U-shaped kitchen with a pass-through to the living area and a sliding door to the rear patio
• Bedrooms positioned for privacy, with the primary suite separated from the guest rooms
• A screened lanai and patio overlooking a private, landscaped yard

Front facade of 3118 Windrush Bourne

Covered entryway with pergola

The home is clean, well-maintained, and move-in ready, but it is also a genuine renovation opportunity. The kitchen, bathrooms, and living spaces reflect their original era, and that is exactly what makes this property exciting for the right buyer.

Let me show you what I mean.

The Renovation Vision Board: Before & After

I have put together a renovation vision board for 3118 Windrush Bourne, a concept for how this home could be transformed with a thoughtful, modern renovation. Below, I have paired the current listing photos with rendered visions of what each space could become.

This is not a guarantee of what the home will look like. It is a design direction, a way to see the potential before you make an offer.

The Kitchen

Today:

Current kitchen

The vision:

Renovated kitchen vision

The concept: sage-blue Shaker cabinetry, brushed brass hardware, white subway tile, a stainless appliance suite, and quartz countertops. A warm, modern, coastal kitchen that opens through to the living area. The pass-through stays, connecting the cook to the conversation.

The Primary Bathroom

Today:

Current bathroom

The vision:

Renovated bathroom vision

The concept: a natural oak vanity, marble-look countertop, brushed brass fixtures, a frameless mirror with flanking sconces, and a fresh, airy palette that turns a dated bathroom into a spa-like retreat.

The Living & Dining Area

Today:

Current living and dining area

The vision:

Renovated living and dining vision

The concept: light wood-tone flooring, a round oak dining table under a woven pendant, a media console, and a natural-fiber rug. An open, airy, coastal-modern living space that takes full advantage of the vaulted ceilings and sliding glass doors.

The Entry Porch

Today:

Current entry porch

The vision:

Renovated porch vision

The concept: a deep forest-green front door, woven wicker seating, an olive tree in a stone planter, and warm Edison-style sconce lighting. A welcoming, Mediterranean-meets-coastal entry that sets the tone the moment you arrive.

The Laundry Room

Today:

Current laundry room

The vision:

Renovated laundry room vision

Even the laundry room gets attention in this vision: sage-green cabinetry, open shelving with integrated lighting, a stone countertop, and woven storage. Proof that a renovation done well considers every room, not just the ones guests see.

The Renovation, Already Priced

Here is what makes this listing different from most renovation opportunities: the vision board is not hypothetical. I have a contractor ready to go, and the numbers are real.

Don Campbell with Ravasa Roofing and Construction has scoped the full renovation pictured above and priced it at $50,000 to $75,000, depending on finish selections. That package covers:

• LVP flooring throughout the home
• New kitchen cabinets, countertops, and appliances
• Popcorn ceiling removal throughout
• Fresh new paint in every room
• Updated bathrooms and laundry room
• New baseboards throughout

That is the entire vision board, turnkey, from a single contractor you can talk to before you ever make an offer.

Why does this matter? Because the hardest part of buying a renovation project is usually the unknown: What will it actually cost? Who will do the work? Is the number real? With 3118 Windrush Bourne, you are not guessing. You are starting from a real scope and a real price, which means you can make a clear-headed decision about the total investment before you commit.

If you would like to meet Don, walk the property, and review the scope in person, I will arrange it.

Renter-Friendly, Pet-Friendly, and Not Age-Restricted

Three things make 3118 Windrush Bourne stand out from many homes in this price range, and they all widen the pool of buyers who can make this work.

Renter-friendly. The association permits rentals with a minimum 3-month lease, up to twice per year. That matters if you are a seasonal owner who wants to offset carrying costs while you are away, or an investor looking for income potential. Many communities in this price range restrict rentals far more tightly, or ban them outright.

Pet-friendly. One dog under 30 pounds or one cat is permitted. If you are relocating with a pet, you already know how many communities make that harder than it should be. Here, the policy is straightforward.

Not age-restricted. The Meadows is not a 55-plus community. That means this home is open to buyers at every stage, whether you are relocating a family, buying a first home, or looking for a seasonal retreat.

Recent Windrush Bourne Sales (Last 6 Months)

You do not have to take my word for the value here. These are the closed sales on Windrush Bourne so far in 2026, pulled from the MLS in a Comparative Market Analysis I ran on October 8, 2026. All four are 2-bed, 2-bath homes with a 1-car garage, built in 1984.

What the numbers say:

• Closed sale prices ranged from $261,500 to $379,000, with an average of $300,738 and a median of $281,225.
• Homes sold for an average of 95.2% of list price, so there has been room to negotiate.
• The $379,000 sale (3195 Windrush Bourne #36) is the high end and also the largest home at 1,414 square feet. It sold at full list price in 19 days.
• The two homes closest in size to 3118 Windrush Bourne, 3106 (1,265 sq ft) and 3107 (1,283 sq ft), sold for $261,500 and $262,450.
• Average price per square foot was about $228, and the average time on the market was 50 days.

This is a small sample of four sales, so treat it as a snapshot, not a forecast. If you would like a custom analysis for 3118 Windrush Bourne, including how renovation could affect value, I am happy to run one for you.

Data source: MLS Comparative Market Analysis prepared by Kelly Fullick on October 8, 2026. This is an opinion of value, not an appraisal.

The Lifestyle: What It's Actually Like to Live in The Meadows

A neighborhood is more than a pin on a map. It is the daily rhythm, the things you walk to, the way the streets feel at sunset, and the sense that you have landed somewhere with a real identity. This is what makes The Meadows a selling point in its own right, independent of any single house.

A community with a country club backbone

At the center of The Meadows sits The Meadows Country Club, a private club that anchors the community's identity. Membership (separate from home ownership) unlocks:

• Championship golf on courses that have hosted professional events
• Har-Tru tennis courts and a full tennis program
• A fitness center and group classes
• Dining and social events that give the community a true clubhouse culture

You do not have to be a member to live here, but having the option is part of what makes The Meadows feel like a destination neighborhood rather than just a subdivision.

The amenities, from above

Aerial views of The Meadows Country Club and the surrounding community tell the story better than any description:

The Meadows Country Club clubhouse, at the heart of the community

The community pool, tennis courts, and clubhouse from above

Championship golf winding through The Meadows

Fairways, ponds, and homes threaded through the canopy

Har-Tru tennis courts at The Meadows Country Club

Tennis facilities tucked into the tree canopy

A shaded pavilion overlooking the courts

A quiet lake with fountain, one of The Meadows' walking destinations

The community playground, shaded by mature oaks

Streets designed for living, not just driving

The Meadows was planned in an era when communities were built around people, not just cars. The result is a neighborhood you actually use:

• Tree-canopied streets that stay cool and shaded through the Florida summer
• Wide, winding roads that draw daily walkers, runners, and cyclists
• A walkable, low-traffic feel that is increasingly rare in newer Sarasota developments
• Established landscaping that gives every street a mature, grounded sense of place

A location that removes friction from daily life

The practical side of living in The Meadows is that you spend less time in the car and more time doing what you moved to Sarasota to do. Within minutes of your front door:

• Groceries and everyday errands at UTC, including Whole Foods, under 5 minutes
• Downtown Sarasota's dining, arts, and bayfront, 10 to 12 minutes
• The beach, with Siesta Key 30 minutes and Lido 20 minutes
• Travel, with SRQ airport just 10 minutes away

This is the kind of location that quietly improves your quality of life every single day, and it is the reason demand for The Meadows stays consistent even as the broader market shifts.

A neighborhood that ages well

The Meadows has been desirable for decades, not just during the recent boom. That track record matters. It means:

• A broad, stable buyer pool — full-time residents, seasonal owners, and relocating families all compete for the same limited inventory
• Consistent resale demand, because the location and lifestyle never go out of style
• A sense of permanence that newer communities simply have not had time to earn

When you buy in The Meadows, you are buying into a neighborhood with a proven history of holding its appeal. That is the kind of foundation that lets you renovate with confidence, knowing the community around your home will still be in demand when it is time to sell.

Why This Combination Matters

Here is what I want you to take away from this post.

3118 Windrush Bourne gives you two things at once:

1. A location in The Meadows, one of Sarasota's most desirable, centrally-located, established communities, minutes from UTC and everything that matters.
2. A renovation opportunity, a well-built home with good bones and a clear, achievable vision for modernization.

In a market where fully-renovated homes in The Meadows command a significant premium, a property like this lets you buy into the neighborhood at a lower price point and build equity through renovation, on your timeline, to your taste, with your finishes.

That is a rare combination. And it is why I am excited to bring this listing to market.

The Details

• Address: 3118 Windrush Bourne, Unit #8, Sarasota, FL 34235
• Community: Windrush Bourne, within The Meadows
• List Price: $249,000
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2
• Year Built: 1984
• Property Style: Villa
• Heated Area: 1,265 sq ft
• Total Area: 1,711 sq ft
• Garage: Attached, 1 space
• Roof: Newer
• Water Heater: Approximately 5 years old
• HOA Fees: $1,500/quarter (Windrush Bourne association) plus $960/year (The Meadows master association)
• Flood Zone: X
• Pets: Yes (one dog under 30 lbs or one cat)
• Rentals: Minimum 3-month lease, up to 2 times per year
• Status: Active, listed October 8, 2026

The home features a peaceful water view from the rear lanai and a generous private front patio, and is within walking distance of Nathan Benderson Park and a short distance to University Town Center Mall, Mote SEA, the UTC shopping and dining district, and Lakewood Ranch. It has been maintained in largely original condition, with some updated lighting in each bathroom.

If you are interested in The Meadows or this home, reach out now. Homes in this community do not sit long.

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I'm Kelly Fullick, a Sarasota native and REALTOR® with Coldwell Banker Realty. I help buyers and sellers make clear-headed decisions in the Sarasota/Manatee market, no pressure, just honest guidance.

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This post is for informational purposes only. Renovation renderings are design concepts and do not represent the actual condition or guaranteed outcome of any renovation. Listing details are preliminary and subject to change. Contact Kelly for current pricing and availability.