LET THE SUN SHINE IN! Come explore this waterfront beauty in Cedar Creek - North Sarasota, where serene pond views and indoor-outdoor living come together beautifully. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers approximately 2,100 square feet of living space on a generously sized lot perfectly positioned to capture water views from nearly every room. Double front doors open to a vaulted-ceiling living room with sliders that immediately draw your eye to the sparkling salt water pool and wide pond view beyond. The natural light pouring in creates a warm and inviting first impression that only gets better throughout the home. Designed for both comfort and entertaining, the layout includes separate living and dining rooms plus a comfortable family room featuring a stone wood-burning fireplace and a full wall of custom built-ins adjacent to the kitchen. The bright kitchen offers shaker cabinetry, dark granite countertops, a pass-through window to the lanai, a newer dark stainless GAS range giving you the convenience of propane cooking — a true chef’s dream. All three bedrooms feature walk-in closets and mounted 50+” TVs, with the 2nd bath featuring a door to access the pool area. The spacious primary suite includes a custom-designed closet maximizing every inch of space and sliding glass doors that open directly to the lanai and salt water pool. Outdoor living shines with four sets of sliders leading to the pool area, creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The large lanai is under roof, offering plenty of room to add an outdoor kitchen and dining area. The screened pool enclosure was replaced in 2024, and poured sidewalks surround the home for clean, easy access all around. For peace of mind, major improvements include • Roof replacement in 2021 • New A/C and water heater in 2022 - there are so many features here, get the full list! Low HOA fees of just $200/quarter and no CDD make this home even more attractive. Location is here as this community is just 4 miles from UTC and all there is to do - restaurants, shopping, Benderson Park, and tons more close by! Don't let this opportunity pass you by!