Nestled near a cul-de-sac in the Hazeltine neighborhood of Country Club East, this FORMER MODEL home is an expertly designed home with 2 bedrooms, 2 baths and an OFFICE/DEN (easily converts to a 3rd bedroom). Offering designer touches and easy living throughout 2,152 square feet of space, the gourmet kitchen boasts stainless appliances, gas cook top, built-in oven, large one-level island with seating, granite counters, quality wood cabinetry, tile backsplash, butlers pantry with rollouts and separate breakfast area. Additional upgrades include IMPACT GLASS WINDOWS & DOORS THROUGHOUT, crown moldings, tray ceiling, separate laundry with cabinetry, custom window treatments, NEWER HVAC, speakers in the living area and den, formal dining room with mirrored wall treatment and wood floors throughout the main living areas, bedrooms, and den. The master suite offers a respite from the ordinary with 2 walk-in closets, wood wall treatment, private access to the lanai and a spa-like bath with dual sinks, garden tub and walk-in shower. Sliders from the great room blend seamlessly to the covered and screened paver living area with a stunning SUMMER KITCHEN as well as an additional EXTENDED LANAI and plenty of room to add a pool later if you wish. The large laundry room has ample cabinetry, counterspace, and a utility sink; in the garage there is additional space for a WORKSHOP, GOLF CART PARKING, or ADDITIONAL STORAGE. Lakewood Ranch offers residents the ultimate Florida lifestyle with a Private Country Club (membership optional), 4 golf courses, 18 lighted tennis courts, athletic facilities, polo club and parks. Additionally, Country Club East provides residents with 3 community pools (one of which is located just steps away in the Hazeltine neighborhood), fitness center, the privacy of gated-community living and the benefits of easy accessibility to everything you need from family-friendly and gourmet restaurants to exceptional shopping and entertainment -- it's all just steps away.