Just outside of Lakewood Ranch, one of the top master planned communities in the US for years, you will find the established community of Mill Creek. Instead of postage stamp sized lots, CDD’s & cookie cutter homes, Mill Creek offers almost 1/2 to 1+ acre lots with mature trees & the beauty of a variety of custom built homes along with a low annual HOA. This home is nestled in the heart of the quaint winding roads of Mill Creek, with a panoramic pond & mature tree backyard view. Step inside to discover a floor plan that blends comfort & privacy with its triple split bedrooms & pocket doors, yet flows seamlessly for entertaining. No carpet to deal with-enjoy tile floors & warm engineered hardwood flooring in the 3 bedrooms plus the 4th bedroom (no closet currently but niche space to add one if desired) or family/flex room with patio doors to the lanai located at the back of the home. With pocket doors closing this area off if desired, this would be a perfect teen or in law suite. Kitchen appliances new in 2024. Neutral granite countertops in the kitchen/bar area & all 3 baths. The aquarium windows in the breakfast nook provide picturesque pond views where you can watch the diving herons, paddling baby ducks, jumping fish, & more. Formal dining room with a wet bar area adjacent, huge great room with patio doors out to the L shaped lanai. Owners suite has patio doors to lanai, 2 closets with custom built ins, & bath with jetted tub, walk in shower with bench & separate water closet. Architectural details abound with crown molding, tray ceilings, 8 ft doors, 10-12 ft high ceilings, sliver windows, niches, decorative/storage nooks, pocket doors, paver driveway/walkway/lanai floor & more. The expansive 3 car garage with bonus storage closet is positioned alongside the side yard where options exist to park a larger vehicle/boat or add a shop, truly a rare find! Outside you will find lots of open areas amongst the mature landscaping to add a pool, design a courtyard sanctuary in front, or plot your garden. Delight in the ever-changing landscaping with evergreen, tropical, & perennial flowering plants & trees. More features include new roof (Jan 2025,) fresh paint outside & in, HVAC 2020, water heater 2016, reclaimed water irrigation sprinklers & easy on/off acrylic & metal hurricane shutters. This home is located near highly rated schools, shopping including Costco, restaurants, & more. Depending on the time of day, Sarasota Airport is about 35 minutes away, Tampa Airport or Raymond James Stadium about an hour away. Siesta Key Beach 40 minutes, Disneyworld/Universal/Seaworld 2 hours, Miami 3 1/2 hours. Having only 2 primary resident owners, this home has been cared for throughout the years. Updating finishes & fixtures can be changed at any time, but your surroundings & location cannot. Be close to the action but tucked away from it when you’re home. Welcome to Mill Creek-where you will find a bit of beautiful “Old” Florida, & great neighbors too!