Behind the gates of Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club you will find this beautifully maintained almost 2,700 sq.ft, custom built home. Consisting of 3 bedrooms, den and 3 full bathrooms, this home is situated on a heavily landscaped peaceful and private setting. The exterior front courtyard leads into the leaded glass front entry doors opening to a spacious and open floor plan. The dramatic welcoming foyer flows to the formal living room with sliding glass doors to the covered outdoor area overlooking the pool. The dining room's focal point is a custom built-in buffet server with granite top and mirrored wall plus French doors that open to a private courtyard. The chef's kitchen features wood cabinetry, with pull-out drawers, thick granite counter tops, large breakfast bar, large walk-in pantry with wood shelving, and a casual dinette overlooking the pool area. The family room flows from the kitchen and offers a built-in entertainment center with shelving on either side and a set of corner sliding glass doors to the outdoor lanai area. Enjoy summer style living year round in your screened lanai offering a heated swimming pool, spa, a full pool bath, two covered entertaining areas complete with an outdoor summer kitchen with an almost new stainless steel gas grill, sink and storage areas. The spacious owners suite opens to a large sleeping chamber with sitting area and double glass French doors flowing to the lanai/pool area. Two separate walk-in closets with built-in organizers/shelving and a private bath with separate split vanities, whirlpool Jacuzzi tub and a Roman style walk-in shower complete the owner's suite. Your overnight guests, or family, will love the two additional bedrooms with close proximity to the third full bathroom. The den is the perfect set-up for your private home office featuring a wall of built-in shelving, bookcases, desk and vaulted ceilings. There's also an entire wall of windows overlooking the lush tropical grounds, a full bathroom and sliding glass doors to the outdoor pool area. Other special features to note include:tile roof that was replaced in 12/2020, HVAC replaced in 8/2015 with a 12 year warranty, tankless water heater, heated pool with pop-up jets, tile flooring throughout the entire house, plantation shutters, beautiful leaded glass wood front door, high ceilings, wide crown moldings, tray ceilings, vaulted ceilings in the den, security system, French doors and sliding glass doors, extensive landscaping with an array of trees, shrubs, tropical plants and flowers. This home is located in the maintenance free section of the Lakewood Ranch Country Club with a short walk-in distance to the heated community pool and spa. Enjoy your tour of this special home with owner's pride reflected throughout!