Picturesque lake and preserve views captivate your attention upon entering this charming 3 bedroom + den Lakewood Ranch Country Club home! Enjoy the spectacular sunsets in a tranquil setting while relaxing in your solar heated salt water pool with waterfall, and lanai with travertine deck, privacy shades, and an outdoor kitchen with an Alfresco grill and bar fridge. Eat-in kitchen features granite counters, stainless steel appliances including a built-in convection oven with gas stovetop and convection microwave, under cabinet lighting, dry bar, dinette, pantry, stainless steel pullout drawers, wood cabinets, and breakfast bar. Open floor plan, tray ceilings in great room and master bedroom, den with wood floors, and master bath with dual vanities, custom cabinet, and spacious walk-in shower. Other features include Hunter Douglas silhouette blinds (kitchen, great room, and master bedroom), plantation shutters, front impact windows, side and rear hurricane shutters, crown molding, and natural gas dryer and heat. Extended 2.5 car garage with built-in cabinets and overhead storage, paver driveway and walkway. Gated and maintenance free community; fees include lawn care, irrigation water, community pool, cable and internet. Optional Country Club memberships include (3) 18 hole championship golf courses, tennis, pickleball, dining, social activities, fitness facility, and aquatics. Nearby highly rated schools, hospital and medical center, UTC Mall, world class Benderson rowing facility, trails and parks, various dining options, and within 30 minutes to Lido and Siesta beaches along with downtown Sarasota and Bradenton.