Poised on over an acre of land and located minutes from the heart of Lakewood Ranch this 5 Bedroom 3 Bath POOL home is in the sought after neighborhood of The Preserves at Panther Ridge. Set among mature, manicured landscaping the lot offers breathtaking views of picturesque lake and private preserve. The home has had extensive updating and has been meticulously maintained. Updates include fully renovated kitchen, master bath, roof, hurricane windows & doors, air conditioning, new pool pump, well pump and equipment, pool has been re-screened. You enter thru bright open foyer leading into a formal living room with den off to the side. The house is a split plan with large sliding doors opening from master bedroom, living and family room onto screened pool and lanai. The oversized master suite is accented with trayed ceilings, walk in closets and adjoining master bath. Enjoy the large glass walk in shower or relax in the stand alone tub. New cabinetry includes dual split vanities with quartz counters tops. There are plantation shutters throughout the house that detail and frame the sliding doors and windows in all rooms. The fully renovated kitchen offers bar counter seating, quartz counter tops and is accented with a beautiful glass tile backsplash. There is a large walk in pantry and stainless appliances. The breakfast sitting area has corner windows overlooking the pool and yard. The kitchen and family room combination are perfect for entertaining, pool parties and cookouts. Pool was converted to salt water, has an electric heater and is surrounded with paver decking. Enjoy the private back yard complete with aluminum fence, built in fire pit and lake views sporting abundant wildlife. The home comes with generator hook up and whole house security. The neighborhood offers walking trails, community park, tennis courts and a gazebo all to enjoy the mature treed setting and open outdoor areas. From here you are just minutes from excellent shopping, dining, medical facilities & I-75, 45 minutes to Gulf Beaches, an hour to Tampa International Airport and great A Rated schools. Lakewood Ranch for an unparalleled lifestyle defined by relaxation and recreation.