Find perfection in this beautiful Bay Landing residence. The owners, a local artist and retired homebuilder, have spared no expense in creating this custom masterpiece. This 3-bed, 2 1/2-bath “Smart” home has no comparison in the immediate area. Move-in ready and a must-see, as you step inside prepare yourself to be awed by the indoor/outdoor living areas overlooking a beautiful lake with a backdrop of majestic trees. Feel reassured that this tranquility won’t be replaced by homes in the foreseeable future. This spacious home offers an open floor plan, high ceilings, and custom lighting and upgrades throughout. Upgrades include crown molding, painted upper cabinets with glass door inserts over the refrigerator, vented range hood, new quartz countertop with a large soapstone single sink on kitchen island, all new hardware on pantry doors, sink faucet, and cabinet fronts. The spacious living room can accommodate a large L-shaped sofa, has added molding on the accent wall, and just under 12 feet of suspended cabinet space that is perfect for all your storage needs. The master suite is an oasis featuring designer colors on the wall and tray ceiling, and a custom frosted glass barn door to camouflage access to the closet and bath area. In the expansive master bath, the tile and tub surround have been replaced with board and batten and a beautiful new freestanding tub, understated quartz countertops, matte faucets and shower door surround, and custom mirrors over the dual vessel sinks. The two guest bedrooms, with painted accent walls, are situated away from the main living area for privacy. The den/office with glass panel French doors can easily function as a fourth bedroom; simply add a closet. The half bath has an upgraded quartz countertop with vessel sink and new mirror. Once you step out onto the lanai and view your own piece of heaven, there will be no turning back. Enjoy over $13,000 worth of add-ons just to the lanai area alone:10’ x 20’ cement pad extension added to the 10’ x 20’ covered lanai with pavers. The screened-in lanai boasts an unobstructed, panoramic water view. The total 20’ x 20’ lanai is large enough to fit a hot-tub while not losing your beautiful view of the lake from inside the home. No need to worry about hurricanes and bringing your outdoor furniture in, either: simply glide the furniture over to the covered area and slide the hurricane doors shut. Enjoy the extensive added landscaping, and be sure to go out at dusk to observe the local wildlife, like the families of deer running behind the lake or the plethora of birds, including eagles. Bay Landing offers a community pool, fitness center, playground, dog park, and extra-wide sidewalks for those evening strolls. When you’re ready to venture away from your slice of paradise, you won’t have far to go! The largest mall in Florida, UTC Mall is just a quick 4 miles away. Downtown Sarasota, home to an exuberant nightlife, is a mere 6 miles away. Lakewood Ranch Main Street is 4 miles away, and the fabulous new Waterside Park in Lakewood Ranch, where you can visit the area’s largest Farmers Market, is just 2 miles away. Let’s not forget all the beaches that are so accessible to this area. Saving the best for last: NO yearly CDD fees and extremely low HOA fees! What more can you ask for? If you want to make your move extra easy, furniture and artwork can be purchased separately as well!