South-facing lake views take center stage from this stylish three bedroom, three full bath residence in the gated Lakewood Ranch community of Country Club East, encompassing 3,065 square feet of one-story open concept living showcasing numerous upgrades, perfectly proportioned spaces, built-in details, and the added benefit of a GENERATOR. An inviting lanai beckons with heated saltwater pool and spa with newer 2022 pool pump and heater, a newly re-screened lanai cage, and pre-plumbed for an outdoor kitchen. Seamlessly connecting the lanai to the great room and kitchen area are impact rated sliding glass doors that reveal the large great room with porcelain tile flooring laid on the diagonal, tray ceiling, crown molding, and a built-in entertainment dry bar with stone counters, cabinetry and soft-close drawers. Meanwhile chefs will delight in the beautifully appointed kitchen with stainless steel GE appliances, generous island with granite counters, abundant cabinetry with pull-out drawers, soft-close drawers, a walk-in pantry, and an inviting breakfast nook engulfed by the surrounding lake views. Relax and unwind in the privately situated owner’s suite, offering expansive sitting area, tray ceiling, serene lake views, two walk-in closets, and a spa-like bath with separate sink vanities, invigorating open shower, and separate water closet. Overnight visitors will be right at home in two additional guest suites each on separate wings, both with full bath access and large walk-in closets. Off the foyer gallery, the residence offers an oversized formal dining area that offers many alternate flex living options, while the home’s office is positioned off the owner’s suite behind double glass doors boasting lake views and engineered wood flooring. Other highlights of this maintenance-free retreat includes optimal laundry room with sink, cabinetry and storage closet, whole-home generator, privacy window shutters, impact windows/doors/sliders on the front and back of the house, hurricane shutters for the aquarium window and sides of house, upgraded Therm Trudoor entry door, quartz counters in all bathrooms, soft-close drawers for all the cabinetry in home, gutters all around the home, and a built-in drop zone with cabinetry off the generously-sized three car garage, Country Club East provides its residents with the privacy of gated-community living, the resident only Retreat, three community pools, and fitness center, all within a renowned community known for its vibrant Lakewood Ranch lifestyle surrounded by dining, shopping, polo, golf, tennis, community events, Waterside, UTC Mall, and the beaches of Sarasota nearby. Residents also have the non-mandatory option to become members of the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, which offers four championship golf courses, two clubhouses, tennis, pickelball, fitness facility, heated pools, full social calendar and so much more.