LOCATED ON AN ACRE AND NESTLED ON A VERY PRIVATE CUL-DE-SAC, YOU WILL FIND THE PERFECT 4 BEDROOM, + FLEX ROOM, 3 BATH, 3 CAR GARAGE HOME! This beautiful custom concrete block home has a 2021 roof, newer AC, amazing curb appeal and so many custom touches. The home dazzles with stone trim on the exterior, mature landscaping, a huge front yard, as well as an enormous concrete parking area in the back. The backyard is fenced and backs up to a peaceful preserve full of towering oak and pine. Inside the home you will discover everything today's buyer is looking for including new luxury plank flooring, new stainless-steel appliances, coffered ceilings in the kitchen and primary suite, as well as a thoroughly modern color palette. The primary suite has sliders leading to the HUGE lanai (hot tub included!), and a luxurious spa bathroom that includes 2 sinks, a jet tub and large walk-in shower. The kitchen has solid surface countertops and an oversized breakfast room, and the flex room is perfect for an additional gathering area or a home office. More good news, the washer and dryer are only 2 years old! Step outside to the extended screened in lanai and enjoy the peace and quiet only nature can bring. Now, about the neighborhood.... The Preserve offers charming country living with an estate-property distinction. Its natural setting evokes 'old Florida' and single-family homes are showcased on home sites that are a minimum of an acre. Designs include the traditional southern style home to the newer contemporary Florida style, as well as the modern craftsman farmhouse, each adding its own touch to this beautifully conceived estate community. In Panther Ridge, not only can you enjoy almost 15 miles of natural hiking trails, but there are also sidewalks and streetlights throughout The Preserve. There is also a community park that includes a large covered gathering area, a tennis court, and a basketball court. MORE GOOD NEWS- Panther Ridge is on a Ridge, in fact, it's one of the highest areas in Manatee County, so you don't need flood insurance and there is NO CDD FEE! Panther Ridge is next door to Lakewood Ranch, one of the fastest growing master planned communities in the United States. That means that you are just minutes from fine dining, excellent shopping at the fabulous UTC mall, top rated sport parks, a plethora of golf courses, and both public and private schools. There are also excellent colleges, including SCF, LECOM and Keiser College. If you want to enjoy your day at the area's world famous white sandy beaches, it's a short drive; Siesta Key or Bradenton Beach, 26 mls, or Anna Maria Island, 32 mls. World famous St Armand's Circle is just 24 miles away and the international Sarasota/Bradenton Airport is just an 18-mile trip. The Preserve at Panther Ridge has an amazing location, and this home is practically perfect in every way so HURRY, or it will be sold before you get a chance to see it! NOT TO BE MISSED- Be sure to watch the 3-D tour as well as the photo tour. The 3-D tour walks you right through the home so you can see every room much like you would if you were there! There is also a floor plan included in that tour and both the survey as well as the blueprints are included in the photos.
