This beautiful gem is located within the gated community of Country Club in Lakewood Ranch on a very private cul-de-sac homesite with water and preserve views. Nature is all around this private sanctuary. It offers maintenance free living, has an open great room floor plan, beautiful curb appeal, three bedrooms (or two bedrooms plus a den), two bathrooms, and a two car garage. The home has a beautiful swimming pool and spa with a brick paver pool deck and pebble tech surface within the pool. The built-in designer bookshelves are featured as a focal point off of the foyer. Wood Flooring is throughout much of the home with tile flooring in the kitchen, foyer, and wet areas. The volume ceilings make the space feel more spacious. With the large great room opening to the kitchen and having sliding glass doors pocketing to the outdoor lanai, this home is perfect for entertaining. The kitchen has stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, glass block below the cabinets (allowing for more natural light), upper and lower cabinet lighting, cabinets with crown molding, and overlooks the great room. There is a cozy dinette/breakfast nook just off of the kitchen surrounded by windows. The primary bedroom is oversized, has volumed ceilings, two walk-in closets, custom built-ins, and overlooks the swimming pool. The owner's bath features dual sinks, upgraded tile shower with seamless glass doors, and a jetted soaking tub. Suite II is spacious and has a "Murphy bed" along with some built-ins. Suite III/den can function as bedroom room or a home office. The laundry/utility room has additional storage with upper cabinets and a laundry sink. There is not a better location than being in the very popular Country Club in Lakewood Ranch. There are numerous amenities including fitness center, a first in class clubhouse, tennis facilities, basketball, volleyball, bocce ball, miles of walking and biking trails, pickle ball, and much more. The University Town Center (UTC) mall is minutes away along with lots of dining choices, many entertainment destinations, excellent medical, highly ranked schools, several golf courses, short drives to world class beaches, and endless shopping opportunities.