TAKING BACK-UP OFFERS! Experience the epitome of luxury living in the amenity-rich community of Lakeside Plantation, where maintenance-free living meets timeless elegance. Welcome to your dream retreat, a meticulously updated waterfront home designed for modern comfort and style. As you enter through the front door, a sense of warmth embraces you, encouraging exploration of the thoughtfully curated spaces. The heart of this home lies in its living areas – a seamless fusion of kitchen, dining, and living spaces where memories are crafted and shared. The kitchen boasts new Quartz Countertops and Backsplash, a spacious island perfect for gatherings, and top-of-the-line appliances, including a GE Profile refrigerator and a range with a convection oven. The entire home features wide baseboards and plantation shutters on high-impact windows, creating an inviting atmosphere. The den, versatile in its function, can easily transform into an additional bedroom with a practical closet addition. The Owner's Bathroom is a sanctuary of relaxation with a masterfully designed walk-in shower featuring pebble-style tile and tasteful blue accents. Outdoors, the screened-in lanai extends your living space, offering a tranquil lakefront view and privacy with new roll-down blinds. The M&S Complete Home Music System ensures your favorite tunes accompany you even outdoors. A new whole house Kinetico Softwater System was recently added plus a K5 Drinking Water Station. Forget about outside maintenance worries – the HOA takes care of the exterior (including roof and hurricane windows), lawn care, pest control, irrigation, trash, and more. They recently replaced the roof (2022) and repainted the home (2023). The AC was replaced in 2017 & Water Heater in 2019 plus Pergo laminate flooring was added to the bedrooms in 2023. Lakeside Plantation not only offers a beautiful community but a lifestyle, with two pools (one exclusive to the Carriage Homes of Lakeside Plantation, a clubhouse with a fitness center, and various sports facilities fostering community bonding. North Port, the backdrop to this idyllic haven, provides tranquility and convenience, with easy access to Sarasota, Punta Gorda, and Ft Myers. Enjoy nearby restaurants, parks, and proximity to CoolToday Park, the spring home of the Atlanta Braves. As an additional highlight, this home comes with a VA Assumable Loan at an incredible 2.99% interest, making your dream lifestyle more attainable. Don't miss the opportunity to make this maintenance-free villa retreat yours – every detail has been thoughtfully considered for a life well-lived. Welcome home to Lakeside Plantation, where luxury and convenience seamlessly converge.