Discover one of the finest examples of maintenance-free living in the prestigious gated community of Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch. This exceptional updated home features a flexible open floor plan with 2-3 bedrooms, a den, and is beautifully positioned on a private, wooded lot with no rear neighbors. Designed for relaxation and entertainment the extended paver lanai offers a covered area, a saltwater pool, southern exposure, and surrounded by mature landscaping, offering an oasis of serenity. Step through the wrought-iron gated courtyard and into a home designed to impress. Inside, enjoy luxury vinyl and tile flooring with no carpet, high-volume ceilings and elegant crown moldings. The chef’s kitchen is a standout, offering abundant wood cabinetry with pullouts, a center island with breakfast bar, upscale Bosch appliances, a tile backsplash, a pantry and a cozy dinette area. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the great room, where a wall of sliding glass doors opens to the lanai, blending indoor and outdoor living. The owner’s suite is a private retreat with dual walk-in closets and a luxurious bath featuring split vanities and a large walk-in shower with tiled walls and a glass enclosure. A versatile flex room at front of the home can serve as a formal dining or sitting room, while the den, with its glass French doors, easily converts into a third bedroom. The spacious laundry room, conveniently near the garage, includes ample cabinetry for storage, and a modern washer and dryer. Additional highlights include most of the CDD is paid off, a rare and valuable benefit. HVAC replaced 9/2021, ensuring year-round comfort. Whole-house water filtration including reverse osmosis for pristine water. Newer appliances plus a year-old washer and dryer. Hurricane Kevlar screens one year new and remote-controlled for added convenience and privacy. Hurricane screens. Private setting with wooded and greenspace with wildlife views, ultimate privacy and natural beauty. Freshly painted interior, ready to just move in. Whole-house surge protector. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own an elegant and move-in-ready home in Country Club East, your slice of paradise awaits! Enjoy the resort lifestyle in Country Club East with three community pools and resident-only amenity center, The Retreat, featuring a resort-style and lap pool with a water feature, fitness facility, social gathering space and outdoor kitchen, and numerous nature trails for recreation and biking. All this is included in your HOA fees. Other packages are available to belong to the LWR Golf and Country Club that include golf, fitness, dining and social-type memberships. Close to the new Waterside Shops and The Mall at UTC area also provides A-rated schools, shopping, fine dining, medical facilities, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, arts and culture, and famous white-sand beaches. Everything is here.