16305 CASTLE PARK TER

Beautifully positioned on a premier homesite in Country Club East, this highly upgraded home captures tranquil lake and preserve views and blends thoughtful design with energy-efficient living. Freshly painted inside and out, the residence is outfitted with hurricane impact-rated windows and doors, solar panels, and dual Tesla Power walls--keeping electric bills remarkably low while providing peace of mind with uninterrupted power in any weather. The open layout is warm and inviting, featuring a kitchen that offers style and function with quartz countertops, a large center island, designer lighting, walk-in pantry, coffee bar, gas cooktop, and stainless appliances, while the great room showcases a stacked-stone accent wall with an electric fireplace. The owner's retreat is a private sanctuary with custom wood wall and ceiling details, a custom-built closet, and a spa-like en suite with quartz counters, dual sinks, a frameless walk-in shower, linen closet, and private water closet. Three guest bedrooms, (or two guest beds and an office,) and three full baths provide flexible living. Outside, a saltwater pool and spa, gas fire pit, outdoor kitchen, clear-view screening create the perfect setting for relaxing or entertaining--enhanced by motorized hurricane screens, electric lighted awning and lanai lighting. Additional highlights include whole house reverse osmosis water system, landscape lighting, designer interior lighting, a cypress wood ceiling in the dining room, a spacious garage with EV outlet, tankless water heater, storage racks and cabinets - all within the privacy of a gated community offering resort-style amenities and optional Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club membership. Lakewood Ranch is the number one best-selling, multigenerational community in the country and located near world-class shopping, dining, entertainment of Lakewood Main Street, University Town Center, downtown Sarasota and is minutes to I-75, beaches, great schools and medical facilities.