One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Long lake views take center stage from this stylish three bedroom, three and a half bath residence in the gated Lakewood Ranch community of Country Club East, encompassing 2,803 square feet of one-story open concept living and the added benefit of a GENERATOR. An inviting outdoors boasts stellar vistas, abundant under cover spaces, full summer kitchen, PebbleTec heated pool/spa with fire feature, hurricane screens, and a panoramic clear view lanai screen. Ten foot impact glass walls seamlessly disappear connecting the outdoor living space to the great room, kitchen and dining area adorned with porcelain tile flooring, volume tray ceilings, and custom built-in shelving. The open and inviting kitchen is a culinary haven, showcasing granite counters, light cabinetry, pull-out drawers, stylish backsplash, over and under cabinet accent lighting, stainless steel appliances, hidden walk-in pantry, and a generous island with a temperature controlled wine fridge. Relax and unwind in the owner’s quarters positioned on a private wing, offering stunning views overlooking the long lake, tray ceiling, two customized walk-in closets, and a luxuriously appointed bath with two separate vanity stations, make up area, granite counters, a walk-in frameless shower and soaking tub. Two additional guest rooms, each on separate wings of the home are generous in size, one is ensuite with a private full bath, while the other has access to the home’s third full bath. The residence also offers an ideal office behind double-entry doors just off the great room with built-in cabinetry, desk and shelving. Other notable highlights of this 4,001 total square foot residence includes a smartly positioned half bath off the lanai, an optimal laundry room with cabinetry, sink, and larger walk-in closet, whole-home generator, impact windows and sliders, hurricane shutters, tankless water heater, sizable crown molder, closets and storage spaces throughout, landscape lighting, icenyne insulation, and a courtyard side load 3-car garage with abundant built-in cabinetry. Country Club East provides its residents with the privacy of gated-community living, three community pools, and fitness center, all within a renowned community infamous for its vibrant Lakewood Ranch lifestyle near dining, shopping, polo, golf, tennis, community events and still close to the UTC area, the beaches of Sarasota, and, of course, in an A-rated school district near Out-of-Door Academy and just a few miles from IMG. 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 center, heated pools, full social calendar and so much more..