Experience elevated Florida living in Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch, a 55+ community. This beautifully appointed Dania floor plan sits on an exceptional waterfront lot that captures expansive long water views. The private lanai is your front-row seat to enjoy nature and spectacular Florida sunsets. Inside, this 3 bed + Den home immediately impresses with a light, sophisticated aesthetic and an exceptional level of finish. A contemporary glass front door opens to a welcoming foyer framed by 8-foot interior doors, plantation shutters, IMPACT GLASS windows, and elegant tray ceilings extending through the foyer, great room, and primary suite. The open-concept design, with upgraded porcelain floor tile, creates an effortless flow between the kitchen, dining, and living spaces while keeping the beautiful water views at the center of the home. The kitchen is both stylish and highly functional, featuring GE appliances, glass-front cabinetry, generous storage, and an open connection to the great room. It is a space designed equally well for quiet mornings at home or entertaining family and friends. The spacious primary suite is a relaxing retreat, while two additional bedrooms and full bathrooms provide plenty of room for visiting family and friends. A large private study offers even more flexibility for a home office, hobby room, or additional living space. Bathrooms are enhanced with wall tile extending to the ceiling, and the bedrooms feature plush carpeting. The laundry room is equally functional with built-in cabinetry and a utility sink. The outdoor living space is where this home truly distinguishes itself. The generous lanai overlooks expansive water views, creating a serene backdrop from morning through evening. With western exposure, sunset becomes part of the daily experience as the sky fills with changing colors over the water—a setting equally suited to entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet glass of wine at the end of the day. An extended two-car garage (additional 4’ of depth) with epoxy flooring adds valuable flexibility for vehicles, a golf cart, bicycles, storage, and the equipment that accompanies an active Florida lifestyle. Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch is designed for residents who want more than just a beautiful home—they want an active, social, low-maintenance lifestyle. Residents enjoy an impressive amenity center with resort-style pool, fitness center, pickleball and tennis courts, walking trails, social spaces, clubs, activities, and a full calendar of opportunities to connect with neighbors and enjoy the community. The HOA also includes landscaping, cable TV, and internet, providing the ease of a low-maintenance, lock-and-leave lifestyle. Set within the award-winning Lakewood Ranch community, this home places you close to an outstanding collection of shopping, dining, golf, entertainment, and everyday conveniences, while Sarasota, Bradenton, and the Gulf Coast’s renowned beaches are all within easy reach. ? Come experience why so many buyers are choosing Cresswind at Lakewood Ranch. Your next chapter deserves a view like this.