This immaculate residence exceeds expectations the moment you step inside. The high ceilings, stately pillars, flowing floor plan and effortless connection to the outdoors, are the essence of sophisticated elegance. Following the impressionable foyer, the combined formal dining and living room accommodate upscale entertaining, with pool and preserve views throughout. The grand open concept kitchen and family room affords unhindered gathering with your day-to-day activities or special occasions, while offering access to the desirable indoor-outdoor lifestyle. Spacious and any chef’s dream, the gourmet kitchen boasts a large island for dining, gleaming granite counters, built-in stainless appliances, including a gas cooktop, wood cabinetry and matching vent hood, tile backsplash, and an adjacent cozy dining nook. Enjoy your freshly prepared meals poolside for alfresco dining, after a day of swimming in the refreshing pool with waterfall feature, surrounded by tropical foliage for that oasis setting. The lanai has been fitted with a gas hub for a future outdoor kitchen. For your home office needs, there is a beautifully situated study/den on the first floor with access to the lanai. On the second floor, and a generously sized bonus room can serve as a game room or as complimentary living space to the fourth bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, also upstairs. Downstairs, two quality-sized bedrooms are quietly situated away from the spacious master suite, with tranquil views and an en-suite bathroom with a soaking tub and large walk-in shower. Located in the highly sought-after Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch, where you can live, work and play in one location, this residence is everything you could ask for and more!