Under contract-accepting backup offers. HUGE PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Stunning golf course & spring-fed lake views beyond your saltwater pool and huge covered lanai await you! Located on a semi-private golf course, this meticulously maintained home sits on over a 1/3 acre lot. Golf memberships are available! Location is everything with Forest Lakes Country Club Estates being less than 5 miles from downtown Sarasota and I-75. World famous Siesta Key Beach is a quick 15 minute drive due west. The moment you arrive you'll see that pride of ownership is evident. Tastefully remodeled throughout, rich porcelain tile in the entry foyer and engineered hardwood floors in the great room greet you as you step inside. Sweeping views through fully pocketing glass sliding doors lead your eyes to the enormous outdoor space and natural views of the lake & golf course. The chef of the family will love the plentiful kitchen cabinet storage and granite countertop prep space. The breakfast bar is the perfect place for casual dining or can double as a buffet while entertaining. The family room off the kitchen is large enough for a dining table, sitting area and media room, a great flex space to fit your individual needs. Open the pocketing glass sliding doors from the family room and the pass through window in the kitchen to the covered lanai and you are ready to entertain family and friends year round. The owner's suite is a generous 12x23 and has a sitting area perfect for your home gym or library. Open the glass doors to the lanai or windows with plantation shutters and allow the fresh Florida breezes to flow through. The primary bath boasts tall solid wood cabinets, dual sinks with granite countertops, designer mirrors and plumbing fixtures. The walk-in closet adds extra storage to the space. The walk-in shower with dual shower heads and the water closet can be closed for privacy. A window allows natural light to flow in. The 2nd bedroom is smartly placed on the opposite side of the home and the spa-like guest bath has been customized with gorgeous marble countertops and exceptional cabinetry. Natural light from the bath window complements the walk-in shower with dual shower heads and a seamless glass enclosure. A vanity knee space has been enhanced with a custom hinged mirror, every detail has been thought of. The 11x18 bonus room shows as a 3rd bedroom but is being used as an office with plenty of space to add a closet per the addition's blueprints if needed. A window seat adds storage and there's lots of space for a Murphy bed, it's a great dual purpose room! The indoor laundry room has a new washer & dryer, utility sink, beverage refrigerator and built-in ironing board. The over-sized garage measures and ample 24x23 with plenty of room for your golf cart or beach & pool toys. Florida is all about outdoor living and you won't be disappointed! The covered lanai is an outstanding 17x23 space with glass sliding doors from the living room, family room and primary bedroom with a pass through window to the area from the kitchen. The salt water lap pool is 42' long and there is a 240 amp pre-wire for a spa if desired. Fabric Shield hurricane panels enclose the lanai, impact windows, front & garage doors give you added peace of mind. A tankless propane water heater was installed in 2014 and the A/C was replaced in 2017. Don't miss this gem in the heart of Sarasota close to the Legacy Trail, fine dining, shopping and the art and cultural venues Sarasota is famous for. Schedule your private showing today!