Wade M. Berlin

Meticulously maintained and thoughtfully upgraded, this three bedroom plus den residence in the Prestbury neighborhood of Country Club East offers an exceptional blend of modern convenience, architectural character, and effortless Florida living. Mature landscaping and a paver driveway set the stage for a beautifully updated interior featuring fresh paint, soaring tray ceilings, clerestory windows, and a sophisticated mix of wood and wood look tile flooring throughout. The bright and inviting great room captures the essence of indoor outdoor living, enhanced by recently added wood beams in the tray ceiling that introduce warmth and custom designer detail. Expansive sliding glass doors open seamlessly to the lanai, creating a natural extension of the living space ideal for entertaining or everyday relaxation. At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen impresses with stainless steel KitchenAid appliances, including a brand new French door refrigerator and dishwasher, a gas cooktop, abundant wood cabinetry, and a large quartz island with breakfast bar seatingperfect for casual dining and gathering. A thoughtfully designed split bedroom floor plan ensures privacy, with three spacious bedroom suites positioned throughout the home. The versatile den/bonus room is ideal for a home office, study, or media space, with a conveniently located powder bath nearby for guests. Step outside to a private outdoor retreat featuring a screened paver lanai with a heated saltwater pool and spa, complete with a tranquil spillover feature and surrounded by lush Areca palms for a true resort style setting. A designated full pool bath provides added convenience, while the maintenance free yard and adjacent community owned parcel offer additional space and flexibility. This home is enhanced by an impressive array of smart home technology and upgrades, including a Home Automation system with Apple HomeKit integration, Lutron Caseta lighting, Schlage electronic locks, Ecobee thermostat, Eufy cameras, and a Circle doorbell. Additional features include Storm Smart electric hurricane screens (2024) in both front entry and lanai, a Kohler whole house generator (2021), and a whole house water filtration and softening system (2024). Outdoor living is further elevated with an outdoor kitchen, upgraded landscape and lanai lighting, and Trimlight permanent holiday lighting (2024). The pool system has been fully modernized with a Pentair IntelliTouch controller, variable speed pump (2025), heater (2024), and salt generator (2024). Interior comforts include Wi Fi enabled ceiling fans, an electric fireplace, and an ozone air purification system (2023). Additional highlights include a Tesla EV charger and mini split A/C system in the oversized three car garage, a new Chamberlain garage door opener (2024), and the added value of a prepaid CDD bond. Located within the gates of Country Club East in Lakewood Ranch, residents enjoy access to resort style pools, fitness facilities, scenic trails, and optional membership to the Lakewood Ranch Golf & Country Club, offering golf, tennis, dining, and social amenities. With top rated schools, Waterside Place, UTC, and Sarasotas renowned beaches just minutes away, this home offers the perfect balance of luxury, lifestyle, and convenience. This move in ready residence presents a rare opportunity to enjoy elevated living in one of Lakewood Ranchs most desirable communities.