Welcome to luxury living in the exclusive gated community of Country Club East! This impeccably maintained 2,934 sq ft custom Lee Wetherington home is nestled on a serene and private homesite with breathtaking water views, offering 3 bedrooms, an office, a separate workout room/flex space and 2.5 baths. Perfectly blending refined indoor living with a true resort-style outdoor experience, this home is ideal for entertaining or relaxing in total privacy. Designed with quality and comfort in mind, the home features HIGH IMPACT DOORS & WINDOWS, a whole-house generator, tankless hot water heater (2023), and a Trane AC system (2023), whole house water refining system and Reverse Osmosis. DeHart Security Camera System monitors the entire perimeter, complete with a command center and video monitor to be used with Zuum app that is discreetly located in the hall closet. The heart of the home is the gourmet chef’s kitchen, boasting custom cabinetry and top-tier appliances: Wolf oven and microwave, Thermador gas cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, and Uline dual-zone wine chiller. Solid wood shelving in the pantry & wood shelving in all closets elevates organization with a clean, luxurious aesthetic. The spacious primary suite is filled with natural light and offers serene views, custom closet systems & Duette double view blinds with custom coordinating window treatments. The secondary bedrooms features a Jack & Jill bathroom with double sinks. The large den is perfect as a home office or additional flex space for all of today’s lifestyle needs. The grand great room showcases a stunning coffered ceiling with accent lighting. All lighting in the home has been upgraded to LED. Natural light floods in from the double set of triple sliding doors leading to the lanai. Step outside to your own private retreat featuring a sparkling saltwater pool and spa, raised irrigated planters, natural gas fire pit and color changing pool lighting. The lanai is an entertainer’s dream, complete with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen featuring a Lynx grill and Proline hood and convenient dedicated pool bath. The 3rd-car garage space has been thoughtfully converted into a home gym with its own EcoBee/Thermostat Energy Saver system. The bonus space can be converted back into garage space. The garage has a separate ductless mini-split system (2023) to keep you and your garage items cool, NewAge garage cabinet system, ceiling-mounted storage, and a chainless LiftMaster door opener (2022) along with a dedicated breaker and switch for the garage refrigerator. The impressive laundry room has an abundance of additional cabinets, and a huge walk in closet along with an additional storage closet. Luxury finishes extend throughout the home with lit tray ceilings, detailed crown molding, surround sound in the great room, and thoughtfully curated designer touches. This home has been maintained with pristine care and is an opportunity to own a turnkey, high-end home in the heart of Lakewood Ranch. Country Club East offers the perfect blend of luxury and lifestyle, with resort-style community pools including The Retreat—featuring a spa, fitness center, outdoor kitchen, and scenic nature trails all in a beautiful and pristine community. This private, gated community provides an unparalleled experience with nearby top-rated schools, world-class dining, shopping, medical facilities, and easy access to I-75. Close to the #1 beaches in the country, Sarasota, St. Pete and Tampa!