Beautiful Lakewood Ranch area pool home in a golfing community with low HOA fees, and expansive lake and golf course views, plus a BRAND NEW ROOF and a $3,500 credit for new appliances with an acceptable offer. No carpeting anywhere in this home which features beautiful wood-look laminate floors throughout, and the home is available turnkey-furnished via a separate contract. If you are looking for a home to escape winter, planning to downsize, or searching for an affordable dream home in the Lakewood Ranch area - this home is perfect for either scenario and features an open floor plan, split bedrooms and a comfortable master bedroom suite with a master bath offering a deep soaking tub and separate walk-in shower. The combination living-dining room is great for entertaining, and the comfortable family room is open to the kitchen for every day living. Outside you can enjoy Florida's sunshine with a south-west facing, screened lanai and sparkling heated pool and spa, plus a spacious shaded area for your outdoor furniture. No CDD's and hoa fees average less than $42 per month.  It's only a short walk to the golf club house, but no golf course membership is required. Highly rated Freedom Elementary and Haile Middle School are a short 10 minute walk away. Located literally across the street from Lakewood Ranch, you have access to all of the shopping, restaurants, and amenities in the fastest growing community in the US, without any of the fees.  Easy access to I-75 makes downtown Sarasota or Tampa/St.Pete a short drive, and it's only 25 minutes to the beautiful beaches of Anna Maria Island. Contact your agent to schedule a private showing today.