Location: Near the county lines for Sarasota and Manatee Counties, this neighborhood is an easy drive to Tampa, Brandon, or St. Petersburg, as well as being only 20 minutes from downtown Sarasota or Bradenton. But Lakewood Ranch has its own downtown center with wonderful shops and restaurants. It also has its own hospital and medical center. Riverwalk is just a few minutes east of I-75 and just 5 minutes north of University Parkway. It's close to miles of walking or biking trails, playgrounds, a dog park, and nature trails. The Polo Club is nearby. Shopping at name brand stores and outlet malls is easy and close. Access to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, Ringling Museum, Asolo Theater, Ringling School of Art, or USF and New College is easy, too. Bradenton Beach, Anna Maria Island, Lido Key, Longboat Key, and Siesta Key beaches are all within a half hour drive.

Description: Residents in this neighborhood are invited to join in all the fun planned by the activities director. There are clubs for those interested in dozens of sports, games, or hobbies. The athletic club includes a swimming pool, exercise facilities, dance room, tennis and basketball courts. Golf at 3 courses within the community.

Details:

• Immaculately prepared for a new owner, this house features 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and a heated pool for your enjoyment.
• The private lot has a deep nature preserve area to the rear, lush landscaping and a privacy hedge.
• Tiled walkways, kitchen, family room, and 3 bathrooms.
• Air conditioned space:  2,165 square feet
• Features energy saving central gas heating.
• Total area under roof: 3,017 square feet
• Screened porch and caged, heated swimming pool and sundeck:  43' x 24'
• Heated swimming pool was recently resurfaced and has a newer pump.
• The side-entry garage is over-sized for extra storage space.
• Living room dimensions:  14' x 14'
• Dining room dimensions: 12' x 9'
• Kitchen dimensions 16' x 13'
• The kitchen includes solid surface counters, a nice pantry, and wood cabinets
• Family room dimensions: 17' x 15', overlooking the pool and lanai area
• Owner's bedroom dimensions: 16' x 12' plus a large walk-in closet and a spacious bathroom that includes dual sinks and a separate shower and bath tub.
• Bedroom # 2:  11' x 12' shares the adjacent second bathroom with the third bedroom.
• Bedroom # 3:  11' x 12'
• Bedroom # 4:  12' x 11' and is now being used as an office/study.  It has access to the 3rd bath, which also serves as the pool bath, with access to the lanai and pool area.
• Laundry room dimensions:  6' x 8'
• $ 369,000