"AS NEW! Appliances & other updates in the last year! This beautifully maintained home is situated on a premier preserve lot, offering privacy and serenity in a lush natural setting. An expanded screen lanai provides the perfect space to relax or entertain while enjoying peaceful views. The owners have thoughtfully upgraded the home with numerous custom features, including all-new LG appliances purchased in November 2024-electric stove, dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, washer, and dryer. The kitchen boasts solid wood cabinetry, pantry cabinets, granite countertops, and a new backsplash. A built-in breakfast banquette with storage in the bench overlooks the lanai and preserve, creating a cozy and functional nook. The owner's suite includes a spacious walk-in closet and a bathroom with granite-topped vanities. The guest bathroom features quartz countertops, while the second bedroom offers built-in closets and convenient overhead storage. Crown molding and plantation shutters throughout the home add timeless elegance and charm. Located in a maintenance-free, gated community, residents enjoy direct pathway access to Lakewood Ranch Main Street with its shops, restaurants, movie theater, and live entertainment. Edgewater residents may obtain a gate pass for vehicle access. Another path leads to Lakewood Ranch Country County Park, which features swings, a basketball court, and picnic space. This community includes a clubhouse, heated pool and spa scenic walking trails, a pier and gazebo, and opportunities for fishing, kayaking, or peaceful sunrise and sunset strolls along the 3.5-mile trail around Lake Uihlein. Just minutes from I-75, this home also offers easy access to UTC Mall, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, top-tier medical facilities, theaters, and the world-famous Gulf Coast beaches.