Welcome to this Arthur Rutenberg one owner custom designed home situated on almost a half-acre lush tropical setting in Country Club East. Poised on a sheltered cul-de-sac setting, enjoy one level living and comfort of 3,251 sq.ft under air while in total privacy and serenity. The heart of the home is an open arrangement of the great room and kitchen taking in light through the disappearing sliding glass doors and leading to your private outdoor oasis. The kitchen features custom-built cabinetry, thick granite counters, large working island with breakfast bar, hidden walk-in pantry, stainless appliances, tiled backsplash walls with pot filler faucet over natural gas cooktop, wine fridge, a separate casual dinette and is adjacent to the formal dining room for easy formal gatherings. Opening naturally to the outdoor screened lanai, with southern exposure, featuring a sparkling salt water heated pool with cascading spa and sun shelf, a well-equipped summer kitchen with grill, beverage fridge and two covered loggias for outdoor entertainment. The spacious owner's suite features a large sleeping chamber with sitting area, two walk-in closets and flows to the owner's bath with separate vanities, a large Roman walk-in shower plus a separate soaking tub. The vaulted bonus-media room allows space for gaming or movie night complete with wet bar and storage cabinetry. Other highlights not to be missed include a large office with glass French doors, two additional guest bedrooms with proximity to full bathroom. Impact glass windows and doors, tankless hot water heater, two zoned HVAC systems, 18 x 18 staggered tiled flooring in all common spaces other than the bedrooms, 3 car side load garage with ample storage area, paver lanai, driveway and walkways, double glass entry door, crown moldings, tray ceilings, disappearing sliding doors, architectural niches, rounded wall corners and many other building features to enhance today's living enjoyment. Country Club East is a gated golfing community with rich filled amenities including community pools, playground, sand volleyball and The Retreat with clubhouse & fitness center, Bacce ball courts, dog park and more. With no golf membership required this is one of the best communities with close to everything: golf, tennis, shopping, restaurants, The Polo Grounds, Mall at UTC, A rated schools, Main Street of LWR & world famous beaches. Lakewood Ranch is an award-winning community in the center of it all.