Under contract-accepting backup offers. Price Improvement!!! Now $779,000. Also new sod installed in front yard week of May 26th. Gorgeous Todd Johnston custom-built home in Sanctuary at River Club in Lakewood Ranch! This magnificent four bedroom/three full bath home spans 3,223 square feet of living space located on a cul-de-sac and backs up to a private preserve never to be built upon. This timeless European-styled home features wonderful detailing, sophistication and a comfortable split-floor plan for easy living. Furniture is included. The home comes with two large disappearing glass sliding doors in both the living room and family room showcasing spectacular views of the pool and preserve. Upon entering the home, you’ll experience a welcoming living room and spacious dining area leading to the kitchen and open concept family room. The front office/den comes with glass doors and is situated next to the primary bedroom and bath highlighted by new quartz countertops, a soaking tub, large walk-in closets and sitting area allowing direct access to the lanai/pool. The gourmet kitchen is great for culinary experiences and features newer stone countertops, staggered cabinets, glass tile backsplash, a large walk-in pantry and newer stainless steel appliances including a brand new dishwasher. All four bedrooms are generously proportioned, flooring is a combination of both tile and newer carpet, features a two-car garage and large second-floor bonus/media room or fifth bedroom with writeable chalkboard. The home has natural gas, two HVAC systems both replaced in 2019, volume ceilings, a large screened-in lanai/pool for relaxation and entertaining, mature landscaping and a private preserve lot creating a tranquil setting. This is your opportunity to enjoy the Florida lifestyle in one of Lakewood Ranch’s most desirable neighborhoods close to the Main Street and Waterside entertainment districts and UTC Mall, I-75, golf courses, internationally acclaimed beaches and Sarasota International Airport. River Club is a deed restricted community with low HOA fees and NO CDD’s!

Nestled within the prestigious Sanctuary section of River Club, this custom-built home by Todd Johnston guarantees privacy and serenity on its private preserve lot. Boasting over 3,200 square feet of timeless elegance and meticulous detailing, this residence offers a seamless blend of sophistication and comfort. Upon entry, the welcoming foyer unveils a spacious formal dining room and living area, adorned with a wall of sliding glass doors that open to an extended caged lanai. Here, a pool and two covered entertainment areas beckon for relaxation and leisure. The gourmet kitchen is a culinary haven, featuring newer stone countertops, staggered white cabinets, a glass tile backsplash, newer stainless steel appliances, complemented by a casual dinette and a large walk-in pantry. Flowing effortlessly, the kitchen leads into the open family room with corner-disappearing sliding doors to the pool area. The generous primary suite serves as a peaceful retreat, boasting a sitting area, direct access to the lanai/pool area, two spacious walk-in closets, and a private primary bathroom with new quartz countertop, soaking tub and large walk-in shower. Additional highlights include a first-floor den/office with glass doors for added privacy, generously sized four bedrooms, tile flooring, newer carpets, a sizable laundry room, and an upper-level bonus/media roomer the 5th bedroom. Other desirable features to note include natural gas, two HVAC systems that were replaced on 4/2019 and 10/2019, volume ceilings, three full bathrooms, large extended screened lanai, cul-de-sac location. Outside, the meticulously landscaped grounds, outdoor street lights and lush green preserve further enhance the property's tranquility and offer complete privacy. Experience the Florida lifestyle with this remarkable pool home, offering a perfect fusion of privacy, serenity, and sophistication in the sought-after Sanctuary section at River Club community. River Club is a deed-restricted golfing community with low HOA fees and no CDDs! With proximity to Lakewood Ranch Main Street, shopping, hospitals, UTC upscale Mall, golf course, Sarasota International Airport and to downtown and the beaches, making this home special.