RARELY AVAILABLE IN THE COVETED GATED COMMUNITY OF THE HAMMOCKS WITH OVER $100,000 IN UPGRADES! If you're looking for an oasis of serenity look no further. Peaceful lake views surrounded by protected natural preserves greet you the moment you step inside this meticulously maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bath pool home complete with a roomy office for the work from home executive and a 3 car garage for your workshop & outdoor recreational toys. Luscious tropical landscaping and a quaint front porch welcome you home. UPDATED WITH A WHOLE HOUSE GENERAC GENERATOR, NEW TRANE A/C'S IN 2023 & 2021 with nest thermostats on remote control, alarm system, newer paint, ELECTRIC ROLL DOWN HURRICANE SHUTTER ON THE FRONT DOOR AND CUSTOM SOFT ACCORDION HURRICANE SHUTTERS TO GIVE YOU ADDED PEACE OF MIND. Crown moulding and rich porcelain tiled floors lead you inside the spacious living room complete with a cozy gas fireplace and a large dining room area for special evening meals. The updated kitchen will delight the chef of the family with under and over cabinet lighting, gas range, plentiful countertop prep space and cabinet storage. Dual pantries give you additional storage space. The breakfast bar & dinette area with aquarium windows overlooking the pool, lake and preserve are a great space for casual dining and entertaining. The family room is open to the kitchen and features built-in shelving, triple glass sliding doors with new remote controlled blinds and exquisite views of the pool & natural areas. The owners suite with plentiful windows and luxury vinyl plank floors overlooks the lake and preserve, such a peaceful view to start and end each day. The en-suite spa-like primary bath boasts dual sinks, vanity knee space, lovely glass blocked walk-in shower, separate soaking tub, walk in closets and private water closet room. The office off the foyer is a wonderful flex space to fit your family's needs and can be used as a den, studio or workspace. The 3 guest bedrooms with luxury vinyl plank floors are generous in size and smartly placed on the opposite side of the home allowing privacy for all. Updated baths 2 and 3 have quartz countertops, linen storage closets and both have windows allowing the natural light to shine through. Bath 2 has a tub/shower combination and bath 3 in the rear of the home features a walk-in shower and door to the pool area for convenience while enjoying your outdoor space. The large indoor laundry room is complete with a utility sink and loads of additional cabinet storage. Sip your morning coffee or evening beverage from the south facing updated screened lanai & caged salt water pool area while watching gorgeous starry skies at night and daily bird and wildlife shows including visits from adorable deer and their fawns. The pool light is on a timer that can be controlled from inside the home. The 2nd lanai is pre-plumbed with hot & cold water, electric & gas for an outdoor kitchen and a ring camera which is also included on the front door. The 3 car garage has tons of additional storage, a pull down ladder to the attic with flooring for extra storage & gas water heater with recirculating pump for instant hot water. A private well provides water for the lawn & landscaping irrigation system. The Hammocks is a sought after gated neighborhood with a community playground and is next to Rothenbach Park, Publix, shopping, minutes to I-75 and a straight shot west to Siesta Key beaches. Don't miss out, schedule your private showing today!