Curb appeal and charm. This impeccably maintained home is located in the maintenance-free Spyglass neighborhood in gated Lakewood Ranch Country Club. Set on an exclusive cul-de-sac, the home is beautifully landscaped, has stacked-stone accents, window shutters and a walkway to a double glass-door entry. Upon entering the home, enjoy abundant natural light and see-through views to a dramatic natural preserve. Great room features 12-foot ceilings and a wall of glass sliding doors, which lead to a spacious and very private extended screened-in lanai, plumbed for an outdoor kitchen with gas and water. With 2,200 square feet of well-planned living space, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home has a private den/office with double doors - the perfect space for working at home or can be used as a 4th bedroom. The kitchen features upgraded smudge-proof steel appliances, closet pantry, breakfast bar as well as casual and formal dining spaces. The impressive primary retreat has tray ceiling, bay window sitting area, two walk-in closets, bathtub, walk-in shower and double vanities. Secondary bedrooms have pocket privacy doors from main living area to create a private suite. Laundry room has updated Maytag washer/dryer, utility sink, and cabinet storage. Home also features wood floors, newer carpeting in bedrooms, plantation shutters, custom built-ins, updated water heater and updated HVAC system. Conveniently located near shopping, dining, and entertainment of Lakewood Main Street, The Green, University Town Center, and downtown Sarasota. Minutes to I-75, world-famous beaches, great schools and medical facilities.