Nestled in the much sought after Legends Walk neighborhood of the prestigious Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, this former Peregrine model home offers just under 3800 square feet of casual elegance and provides the ideal Country Club and Lakewood Ranch lifestyle. The Neo Classical style elevation with a flat tile roof (NEW ROOF being installed by March 2025) and its lush landscaping with a brick paver circular driveway provides a welcoming curb appeal. Upon entering its bright, open and spacious "Hampton" floor plan with soaring ceilings, you are immediately captured by its charm. This "Gem" offers 3 Bedrooms, 3 Full and 1 Half Baths, a 3 Car (23 ft. x 28 ft) Garage, an Office/Study that boasts built-in book shelves and a desk, a Bonus/Flex Room located in the rear of the home affording serene lake and preserve views, a Formal Living Room with a granite & stone facing fireplace, a Formal Dining Room, a Family Gathering Room in the "heart of the home" with tall sliders opening to the pool for inside and outside blending and a Gourmet Chef's delight Kitchen with maple raised panel white cabinets, a 36" Sub Zero refrigerator & 36" freezer, a double wall oven with Advantium, Convection, Conventional and Microwave cooking options, a Walk in Pantry, stainless steel appliances, and a distinctive center island with 1.25 inch neutral granite counter tops. Accents throughout the home include 20" x 20" porcelain tiles, Custom wood flooring in the Bonus Room and the Office, and wood flooring in the bedrooms, detailed architectural appointments, crown molding, plantation shutters, designer lighting fixtures, decorative ceiling fans and high ceilings with even higher tray ceilings making the rooms feel even larger. Other features include a new Hot Water Heater 2024,
2 A/C Units with one replaced in 2022, a wet bar between the Kitchen and Dining Room with glass display cabinetry & a wine refrigerator, a fenced dog run, tall sliders which provide seamless access to the expansive outdoor private retreat that offers a heated pool & spa, a built in GE Monogram grill, a stone fireplace, extensive open & under cover spaces all overlooking a private & peaceful lake with a preserve setting behind it. The Owners' retreat has its own private wing with a door to the lanai, 2 California customized walk-in closets, dual sinks, and features a luxurious spa like bath with an opulent Roman tub area with marble deck. LWR Golf & CC offers non mandatory memberships at different amenity levels including (4) 18 Hole Championship courses, tennis, pickle ball, fine & casual dining and two restaurants, clubhouse, fitness center & lap pool. Close to shopping, restaurants, public golfing, the cultural venues of Sarasota and its award winning beaches. This home is a Must See!