In serene Lakehouse Cove community, this stunning 2,451-square-foot home offers an exceptional blend of luxury and tranquility. Boasting three bedrooms, a den and 2.5 baths, including a convenient pool bath, this home is thoughtfully designed for comfort and entertaining. Enjoy unparalleled privacy with peaceful preserve views and partial water vistas, where you'll often spot birds and waterfowl. Step through the inviting front door into an open and bright floor plan adorned with plank tile flooring throughout the main living areas. The formal dining room makes a dramatic statement with its oversized, lighted mirror and seamless flow into the great room. A wall of sliding glass doors opens to the pool area, creating a natural transition between indoor and outdoor living spaces. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring wood cabinetry with pullouts and deep drawers, a spacious island with pendant lighting and premium Cafe appliances, including a gas cooktop, French-door refrigerator and built-in ovens including Advantium microwave that doubles as a second oven. Adjacent to the kitchen is the casual dinette with built-in bench and large windows overlooking the pool area. The versatile den, ideal for a home office or flex space, is conveniently near the kitchen. The owner's suite offers a luxurious retreat with an expansive walk-in closet equipped with custom organizers and a spa-like bath featuring split quartz vanities and a floor-to-ceiling tiled walk-in shower. Outdoor living is redefined with the extended screened lanai, complete with a heated saltwater pool and spa, a spacious covered entertainment area and a full outdoor summer kitchen. The dedicated pool bath adds extra convenience and functions as the guest bath as well. Two additional bedrooms with custom closets and new carpeting installed in December 2024 are near the second full bath. Additional features include hurricane-impact windows and doors, a freshly painted interior, lush landscaping, tile roof, rain gutters, paver driveway and walkway, front porch and a spacious three-car garage. This meticulously maintained home combines modern comforts and coastal living with natural beauty of its surroundings, an unparalleled opportunity to live the Florida lifestyle! Just minutes from the lavish amenity center, where a wealth of offerings awaits to enhance your lifestyle. Lakehouse Cove is a waterfront community featuring seven lakes, 20 acres of pristine shoreline and nature preserves with winding trails. You can easily embark on shopping excursions or culinary adventures or take a leisurely water taxi ride from the Lakehouse Cove boat house to Waterside Place marina. Residents of Lakehouse Cove enjoy exclusive access to a richly appointed amenity center, complete with a resort-style pool, spa, cozy fire pits, pickleball courts and a state-of-the-art fitness facility. Gather with friends and neighbors in the elegant clubhouse, featuring a fully equipped kitchen, versatile meeting spaces, a game room and scenic outdoor verandas. Embrace maintenance-free living in this coastal paradise in the esteemed community of Lakehouse Cove at Waterside, with low HOA fees, in the vibrant enclave of Lakewood Ranch. Don't miss your chance to claim this exceptional home!