One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This custom-built home in the Burnt Store Lakes Community sits on a beautifully landscaped oversized 1/2 acre lot that sits up against a nature preserve for added privacy. Enter this 3 bed/2 bath 2,000 SQ FT home through inviting archways and double doors. Step inside to a spacious open floor plan with a great room, formal dining area, kitchen and breakfast nook all seamlessly connected with high ceilings and tile flooring throughout the home. The kitchen boasts granite counters, raised panel cabinetry, stainless steel appliances & TWO closet pantries. The master suite offers walk-out access to the lanai, an oversized walk-in closet & en-suite master bath. Master bath features dual sinks, a walk-in tiled shower & additional closet. The split bedroom layout has two large guest bedrooms - one with an oversized walk-in closet. There's no shortage of storage space in this home. Home has an attached split, OVERSIZED 3-car garage. Third bay (15x30) was recently added to the home (2021) and features custom storage cabinets and direct access to the backyard. Enjoy relaxing on the screened lanai overlooking the backyard oasis and the nature preserve beyond with its abundant cranes, herons and egrets. With 1/2 acre, there is plenty of room to add a pool. Burnt Store Lakes amenities include a community park on Spoonbill Lake with playground & restrooms plus a canoe/kayak launch on Bear Branch Creek with access to Charlotte Harbor. Enjoy a peaceful setting while maintaining access to all the area amenities including golf, boating, fishing, biking & so much more. Recent improvements include: NEW tile Roof (2024); NEW 4 TON A/C (2024); NEW pump for the dedicated irrigation well (2023); NEW washing machine (2023); and a NEW water heater (2022). Home has complete hurricane protection w/newly added accordion shutters (2022) & electric roll-down screens on lanai (2022); NEW expanded lanai and screening (2022). Other special features include whole-house Culligan Reverse Osmosis (RO) water filtration with an additional dedicated RO system in the kitchen. **NO flooding or water issues due to recent storms. Schedule your private showing today and enjoy your own piece of paradise! .