Discover the perfect blend of comfort, style, and resort living in this beautifully maintained 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom lakefront home, perfectly positioned in the center of the lake for expansive, tranquil water views. From the moment you arrive, the widened driveway and screened entry set the tone for the quality and care found throughout the home. Inside, the bright and inviting layout features all new luxury vinyl flooring with new baseboards, high ceilings, and an open design. The spacious kitchen offers extra cabinetry, a larger breakfast bar, a double sized pantry, a brand new backsplash, and plenty of room for a dinette table. A versatile flex space with doors provides endless possibilities as a home office, den, hobby room, or reading retreat. The primary suite feels like a private sanctuary with separate sinks, a garden tub, a vanity area, a walk in shower, and a water closet. The secondary front bedroom has been expanded by two feet, offering additional comfort and flexibility. The living room is filled with natural light and showcases a 16 foot wide sliding glass door that opens to the extended 500 square foot covered and screened lanai, featuring new tile flooring. It's the perfect space to relax or entertain while taking in the stunning lake views. Water and electric are conveniently available on the lanai, creating even more outdoor living potential. Built for efficiency and peace of mind, the home includes R 30 insulation throughout the entire home and garage, with foam insulation installed between the block walls during construction. The home is equipped with accordion hurricane shutters on all windows and the sliding door. Additional upgrades include a two foot longer garage, a new air conditioner (2 years old), and a new hot water tank. Located in the highly sought after, golf cartfriendly community of Cascades at Sarasota, residents enjoy an exceptional lifestyle with a 25,000 square foot clubhouse featuring indoor and outdoor heated pools with a hot tub, a state of the art fitness center, yoga and aerobics studios, six Har Tru tennis courts with an on site pro, bocce ball, arts and crafts, billiards, a library, and a full calendar of social activities. The HOA fee includes internet, cable, landscaping, irrigation, alarm monitoring, and pest control, allowing for truly low maintenance living. Ideally situated near UTC Mall, restaurants, Sarasota Bradenton Airport, and just minutes from downtown Sarasota and award winning beaches, this exceptional lakefront home offers a rare opportunity to enjoy the very best of active Florida living. All information provided by the sellers is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed. Buyers are encouraged to verify all information independently.