Welcome to this meticulously maintained 5-bedroom home with a dedicated FRONT OFFICE and UPSTAIRS LOFT, located in the GATED community of Star Farms. Situated on an oversized POND-VIEW lot and NOT located in a flood zone, this property offers space, functionality, and beautiful water views with endless possibilities for the backyard. An UPGRADED glass front door welcomes you into an open and airy floor plan with LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORING THROUGHOUT the main living areas. Just off the entry is a flexible room that can serve as a formal dining room, home office, playroom, or den. The great room seamlessly flows into the kitchen, creating an ideal space for everyday living and entertaining. The kitchen features QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, elegant white cabinetry, stainless steel appliances that convey, and a UPDATED backsplash. The MAIN LEVEL also includes a private guest bedroom and full bathroom, perfect for visitors or multi-generational living. Upstairs, you’ll find four additional bedrooms, two full bathrooms, a versatile loft area, and a convenient laundry room with WASHER and DRYER INCLUDED. The thoughtfully designed split floor plan provides added privacy, with three secondary bedrooms on one side and the spacious primary suite on the other. The primary suite offers dual closets and a luxurious en-suite bath complete with double vanities and an oversized walk-in shower. BLINDS are installed throughout the home, and it has been impeccably cared for inside and out. HOA fees include access to all resort-style amenities, gated entrances, and lawn care, offering true low-maintenance living. Residents enjoy an impressive array of amenities including a clubhouse, tiki bar and on-site restaurant, two resort-style pools, two fitness centers, pickleball and tennis courts, dog parks, walking and biking trails, and vibrant social events and gathering spaces. Ideally located near shopping and dining, Mall at University Town Center, Downtown Lakewood Ranch, Waterside at Lakewood Ranch, top-rated schools, medical facilities, and Sarasota’s beautiful Gulf beaches, this exceptional home offers the perfect balance of luxury, convenience, and lifestyle. Schedule your private showing today.