Beautifully positioned on a premier homesite in Country Club East, this highly upgraded home captures tranquil lake and preserve views and blends thoughtful design with energy-efficient living. Freshly painted inside and out, the residence is outfitted with hurricane impact-rated windows and doors, solar panels, and dual Tesla Power walls—keeping electric bills remarkably low while providing peace of mind with uninterrupted power in any weather. The open layout is warm and inviting, featuring a kitchen that offers style and function with quartz countertops, a large center island, designer lighting, walk-in pantry, coffee bar, gas cooktop, and stainless appliances, while the great room showcases a stacked-stone accent wall with an electric fireplace. The owner’s retreat is a private sanctuary with custom wood wall and ceiling details, a custom-built closet, and a spa-like en suite with quartz counters, dual sinks, a frameless walk-in shower, linen closet, and private water closet. Three guest bedrooms, (or two guest beds and an office,) and three full baths provide flexible living and a Murphy bed conveys with the home for added versatility. Outside, a saltwater pool and spa, gas fire pit, outdoor kitchen, clear-view screening create the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining—enhanced by motorized hurricane screens, electric lighted awning and lanai lighting. The lanai furniture and mounted TV are included, offering a turnkey outdoor living experience. Additional highlights include whole house reverse osmosis water system, landscape lighting, designer interior lighting, a cypress wood ceiling in the dining room, a spacious garage with EV outlet, tankless water heater, storage racks and cabinets - all within the privacy of a gated community offering resort-style amenities and optional Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club membership. 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.