Under contract-accepting backup offers. Set in Lakewood Ranch's Country Club East, this exceptional Arthur Rutenberg custom-built residence enjoys a premier south-facing homesite with sweeping lake and scenic golf course views, offering rare privacy with no visible neighbors on either side. Built with hurricane-impact windows and doors and designed for seamless indoor-outdoor living, the home features living-room sliders and dramatic zero-corner pocket sliders at the dinette that fully open to the lanai-blending the interior with a spectacular outdoor space that includes a beautiful saltwater pool, spa, built-in gas fire pit, and outdoor kitchen. Inside, tray ceilings enhance the open kitchen appointed with stainless steel appliances, a center island, hidden walk-in pantry, and gas cooktop. The spa-inspired primary suite offers glass-door access to the lanai along with two separate vanities, a spacious walk-in shower, soaking tub, linen closet, private water closet, and dual walk-in closets. Two guest rooms are thoughtfully set apart for privacy, and additional flexibility comes from a bonus room with sliders to the lanai and a private office with double glass-door entry. Well-appointed throughout and filled with natural light, this home is a true gem in one of Lakewood Ranch's most desirable communities. Additional features include Sonos system, plantation shutters, tankless water heater, landscape lighting, maintenance-free living and so much more. Lakewood Ranch is the number one best-selling, multigenerational community in the country and located near world-class shopping, dining, entertainment of Lakewood Main Street, University Town Center, downtown Sarasota and is minutes to I-75, beaches, great schools and medical facilities. Membership to the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club is optional.