$440,000

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Lakefront living in Summerfield Lakes at Lakewood Ranch, nationally recognized as the #1 master-planned community in the nation! This beautifully maintained Arthur Rutenberg home is positioned on a rare and oversized 10,400+ SF cul-de-sac lot with panoramic lake views and an extensive list of recent improvements. Double entry doors welcome you into a light-filled, freshly painted interior with a desirable split-bedroom floor plan and multiple spaces for both everyday living and entertaining. Formal living and dining rooms complement the open family room and kitchen, where a picturesque window captures beautiful garden views with the lake beyond. The kitchen features newer appliances (2019) and opens conveniently to the main living areas. One of the home's standout features is the newer screened lanai overlooking the lake, designed to maximize Florida indoor-outdoor living. Clear View screening and 20/20 mesh showcase expansive water views, while a wall-mounted TV, electric fireplace and chandelier create an inviting outdoor living and entertaining space. Major improvements provide tremendous added value, including a new roof (2023), new HVAC system (2022) with Wi-Fi thermostat, new hurricane-rated IMPACT WINDOWS and SLIDING GLASS DOORS, garage door (2024) with battery backup, reverse-osmosis drinking water system, updated irrigation with micro-irrigation, newer gutters and enhanced landscaping. The primary suite is separated from the guest bedrooms, which are located on the opposite side of the home and share a full bathroom. The laundry room offers a unique dedicated utility sink tucked within a separate closet. Additional features include a partial-home generator, Arlo indoor/outdoor camera system and keypad garage entry. Summerfield Lakes offers a very low HOA fee and convenient access to Summerfield Community Park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts and sports fields. Nearby Heron’s Nest Nature Park offers trails, natural Florida scenery and opportunities for birdwatching. Located in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, with convenient access to The Green at Lakewood Ranch, shopping, dining, recreation and I-75, this move-in-ready lakefront home combines an established neighborhood, substantial updates, an oversized lot and beautiful water views that you won't want to miss.