Positioned on a serenely private lakefront location off a cul-de-sac, this sought-after great room plan by Neal Signature Homes in Country Club East delivers one of the finest views in Lakewood Ranch where breathtaking sunrises and evening full moons are plentiful. Offering 2,451 square feet of one-story living, this three bedroom plus den plan is in immaculate condition showcasing numerous upgrades, perfectly proportioned indoor-outdoor spaces, volume ceilings, built-in architectural details and an inviting lanai with ample open and under cover spaces, pavered deck, heated saltwater pool and spa with new pool heater, motorized sun shade, pristine landscaping, and an outdoor kitchen with built-in bar seating. Seamlessly connecting the lanai to the great room and kitchen area are disappearing sliding glass doors that reveal the large open living concept with plank tile flooring throughout, tray ceilings and a feature wall with built-in cabinetry and wine refrigerator. Meanwhile chefs will delight in the beautifully appointed kitchen with stainless steel GE appliances, oversized island with granite counters, abundant cabinetry, wine bottle storage, and inviting breakfast nook engulfed by the surrounding lake vistas abound. Relax and unwind in the privately situated owner’s retreat, offering tray ceiling, stunning lake views, engineered hardwood flooring, two oversized walk-in closets, and a spa-like bath with dual sink vanity with abundant counter space and storage, a make-up station, and an invigorating open shower. Overnight visitors will be right at home in two additional guest suites on a separate wing, both with full bath access and walk-in closets. Off the foyer gallery, the residence also offers an oversized formal dining area and an office behind double doors with built-in dual desk stations and engineered wood flooring. Other highlights of this three bedroom, two full bath maintenance-free retreat includes laundry room with sink and cabinetry, built-in bookshelves in the foyer gallery, impact windows and doors on the front, hurricane shutters for the sides and for the back, whole home water filter, radiant barrier, in-wall pest tubes, central vacuum, whole house surge protection, indoor/outdoor speakers, landscape lighting, crown molding, motorized sun screen, pavered drive and walkways, tile roof recently remortared in 2024, and a three car garage with silent door opener, WIFI-enabled and keypad. 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 center, heated pools, full social calendar and so much more.