Enjoy a family-friendly lifestyle in Lakewood Ranch without the CDD fees! This spacious residence boasts a prime location across the street from a park, perfect for afternoons spent outdoors. Step inside to discover a host of modern conveniences, including a Ring doorbell for remote video and intercom access. French doors usher you into a spacious office, while the exquisite living and dining areas are bathed in natural light from expansive windows. The home features 9-foot ceilings on the first floor, complemented by 5” baseboards and 8’ high doors and closets, lending an air of grandeur to the space. A culinary haven awaits in the adjacent great room, boasting a gourmet kitchen equipped with a state-of-the-art double oven controllable via smartphone. Revel in the granite countertops, solid wood shaker cabinets, and stainless steel appliances, including a 36" glass top stove and soft-close drawers. A butler’s pantry and walk-in food pantry offer ample storage, while the kitchen seamlessly flows into a large eat-in area with 12' sliding doors opening to a spectacular pool and meticulously landscaped surroundings. Entertain effortlessly in the custom outdoor kitchen, complete with a concrete countertop, built-in grill and griddle, and ample storage space. Savor the ambiance with ceiling speakers and a wired lanai for outdoor entertainment. Retreat to the master suite featuring his-and-her vanities, a spacious walk-in shower, and a custom walk-in closet with rotating shoe racks and a sizable safe. The home also features three additional bedrooms on the first floor, with an expansive living room and extra bedroom upstairs. Practical amenities include a laundry room with matching cabinetry, a three-car garage with epoxy-coated flooring, hurricane shutters, and plumbing for a water softener. Designed with energy efficiency in mind, this Energy Star Certified home boasts an HVAC system, spray foam insulation, Low E-3 windows, and a programmable thermostat. Enjoy the ease of Weather-sensing Wi-Fi Irrigation, in-wall pest control, exterior sound system speakers, and Sherwin Williams paint throughout. Serenity Creek offers gated security, a playground, and a dog park, all with low HOA fees and no CDD fee. Conveniently located near I-75, this home provides easy access to schools, shopping, and all the amenities Lakewood Ranch has to offer. Room Feature: Linen Closet In Bath (Primary Bedroom). Home has been vacated and is move in ready. ##NEW ROOF 11/27/2024##; ## NEW A/C 10/04/2024##