Once you walk up to the front door & peer through the open concept living area, your eyes will be focused on the large reflective pond, just beyond your rear sliders. This is one of the most tranquil views throughout the day, from glistening of the sunrise over the water every morning to the abundance of the variety of birds & ducks that frequent the pond to the amazing sparkle of another sunset. The interior is quite as stunning as well. You will first come upon the creative design of fabulous ...Once you walk up to the front door & peer through the open concept living area, your eyes will be focused on the large reflective pond, just beyond your rear sliders. This is one of the most tranquil views throughout the day, from glistening of the sunrise over the water every morning to the abundance of the variety of birds & ducks that frequent the pond to the amazing sparkle of another sunset. The interior is quite as stunning as well. You will first come upon the creative design of fabulous wood cabinets, all with soft close, along with an amazing wall of floor to ceiling pantry/small appliance storage, classy granite counters, pull outs for your pots & pans with plenty of storage & counter space. Great for all your extras, entertaining pieces & food prep for your holiday gatherings. Your open concept living makes it easy to converse with your guests from this area of the home. A bistro table would fit nicely under the front kitchen window, in front of the plantation shutters. Barstool seating at the open counter for casual meals or for more formal seating, the dining table would accommodate that special gathering. From here it flows seamlessly into your large living room. This area of the home has beautiful neutral tiled floors that blend beautifully with the neutral palate, perfect for a Florida home. From here let's continue onto the spacious lanai with a wall of sliders to enjoy the ambiance of this remarkable backyard, starting with the vibrant colors in the flower garden to the tranquility of watching the ripples in the pond. No doubt this will be your go to area of the home! Also on your lanai, a generous size storage closed which occupies your full-size washer & dryer. Enjoy custom pull-down light filtering privacy window treatments the full length of your sliders. Stepping back inside, you can enter the 2nd set of sliders from the lanai, taking you right into your spacious primary suite. You come upon a generous size walk in closet along with a wall of closets for more than adequate room for your wardrobe. This area has engineered hardwood floors to enhance the tranquility of this space. The ensuite has granite counters & plenty of counter space & storage for all your essentials. The shower area with separate commode area is perfect for privacy, allowing access to each area. Now as we head back to the front of the home, we come upon the guest room, complete with ensuite. This room was thoughtfully designed for space & storage with a beautiful full size Murphy Bed. This community consists of 88 acres, making it nothing short of paradise for those who enjoy nature, the sights of colorful foliage & the sounds of nature. There are trails throughout for a relaxing walk. Community is within close proximity to everyday essentials, including 3 airports between 15 minutes to less than an hour away, access to major roads & interstates, plus the beaches of Anna Maria Island, just 15 minutes to the beautiful Gulf waters & IMG. Activities nearby include multiple golf courses, parks & recreation, theater, boating & fishing, Spring Training, cruise ports & comedy shows just to name a few. This area has access to a magnitude of fun things to see & do! Community also offers 2 heated pools & hot tubs, tennis plus pickle ball.This home is perfect for year-round living or your snowbird residence. Leave with peace of mind from your newly installed electronic hurricaine shutters, simply just flip a switch! Furnishings negotiable.