This beautifully updated and landscaped lakeside home is located in the highly desirable maintenance free Siena neighborhood of Lakewood Ranch Country Club. Your arrival is welcomed with a paver drive and sidewalk that lead to an attractively landscaped yard with blooming flowers and shrubs adorned by tall palm trees. As you approach the covered front entry, you will be greeted by a new and inviting leaded glass entry door that provides a hint of the delightful home that awaits inside. Upon entering, you will notice a light and bright floor plan with wonderful water views from the living room, family room, kitchen, master bedroom and lanai. The large main living area offers inspiring 12' ceilings, light filled transom windows, well designed arched room entries, a stunning coffered ceiling, attractive 7¼” crown and 5¼” baseboard molding, and easy to maintain tile floors installed on the diagonal. The wonderfully updated kitchen offers new wood cabinetry, gorgeous quartz counters, glass tile backsplash, new stainless appliances including a 5 burner gas stove with dual convection oven, a large one level island with abundant seating, a walk-in pantry and a superb eat-in kitchen which includes a large aquarium glass window with a pool and lake view. The private owner’s retreat provides a spacious bedroom with tray ceiling, hand-scraped wood laminate floors, double glass doors that open to the lanai and separate his and her closets. The updated owner’s bathroom features an abundance of new soft close wood cabinets, new granite counters, a new tile walk-in shower, new tile flooring and a garden tub. Entertain friends and family on your screened and covered lanai while using your heated saltwater pool and spa. Guests will enjoy the food prepared using your new outdoor kitchen and appreciate the convenience of the adjacent pool bathroom. Some of the many additional upgrades and updates include: new exterior paint, new air purifier units on each HVAC air handler, pool cage with new screening, new paint and new fasteners, new lanai surface, new water heater, new washer and dryer, new pool pump, dry bar with wine refrigerator, central vacuum, plantation shutters, pocket sliders in the family room, laundry room sink and cabinets, an abundance of LED recessed lighting, a tray ceiling in the den and no carpet. Lakewood Ranch is a master planned community that offers a variety of optional amenities including country club memberships, 3 private golf courses, tennis programs, fitness facilities, parks, miles of trails and much more. It is conveniently located near world class dining and shopping at University Town Center Mall, A-rated schools, medical facilities and I-75. It is a short drive to historic downtown Sarasota with its culture and charm, the beautiful beaches of Siesta Key as well as the shops of St Armand’s Circle. Start living the enjoyable Florida lifestyle that is waiting for you.