…SPECTACULAR… LONG-LAKE-VIEWS! This very special single-family home in Cascades has been meticulously maintained and Beautifully Upgraded with many custom features. The Open-Concept Aruba floor plan offers a wonderful great room layout allowing stunning water views from almost every room. A screened front entry allows for flow-thru breezes and the 11ft vaulted ceilings add volume and space. The COVERED and SCREENED lanai is the obvious focal point..a place to quietly lounge or dine al fresco lakeside. The Cascade lakes are home to many Sandhill Cranes, Blue Herons and occasional visits from White Pelicans. Overlooking the lake is the ELEGANT DINING room that features a beveled mirror wall and twin lighted sconces. You’ll delight in the beauty of the Chef’s kitchen with Granite Counters, Top-Line KitchenAid appliances, Deluxe 42in cabinets, Tiled Backsplash, Under-Cabinet Lighting and adjacent breakfast room. Your favorite retreat may be the Exquisite Den/Library/Media room with its impressive built-in cabinetry, lighted desk, vaulted ceiling with crown and cornice molding. A second bedroom and the adjacent full bath are in the connecting hallway next to the Den. The Master BR Suite easily accommodates King Size BR furniture and has an En-suite bath that features: Upgraded GLASS DOOR Step-In Shower, garden tub and dual vanities and two walk-in closets. The Laundry Room has storage cabinets above a Full Size Washer and Dryer and opens to the Two Car Garage. Some shelving units in the garage will convey as well as various household tools. Located just North of University Parkway in the “Sweet-Spot” of Sarasota you will be just 10 minutes from SRQ Airport and 20 minutes to downtown Sarasota and only 30 min to World Famous beaches. Cascades offers Resort Lifestyle Living with features that includes Gated Entrance, 5G Fiber Optic Cable and Wi-Fi, Ground Maintenance, Fabulous Heated INDOOR/OUTDOOR POOL, Pickleball, HarTru Tennis, Fitness Center, Tennis Pro, and Activities Director. Very active travel club, Billiards and Bocce, Craft Room. For weather piece of mind there are QUICK-CLOSE HURRICANE SHUTTERS on all doors and windows.A/C replaced in 2016 and New Water Heater in 2018. Washer and Dryer 2016. Also, Cascades residents LOVE having real curb-side MAILBOXES (no centralized mailboxes in Cascades). NOTE: Most of the Furniture is available, along with a completely equipped kitchen and all cooking accessories. Contact the listing agent for details. NO CDD fees in Cascades!