Description: Located in the picturesque community of Country Club East, this former model home with impact windows and doors balances interior elegance with outdoor enjoyment within the desired neighborhood of Hazeltine. Set on a quiet cul de sac street, the front façade is warm and welcoming. Step inside and be greeted by tall ceilings and engineered hardwood floors with a view towards the Zen Garden. Designer touches elevate every space beginning with the den and then leading towards an open floor plan and an oversized great room – ideal for entertaining. The kitchen is perfectly poised to be part of the action and includes stainless appliances, a gas cooktop, built-in oven, large island, granite counters, wood cabinetry, pantry with rollouts, tile backsplash and adjoining dining area. Natural light infuses the primary suite featuring a door to the lanai, three closets and an en suite bath with custom cabinets, double sinks with granite counters, a garden tub and walk-in shower. Delight in the Florida lifestyle as you dine al fresco on the covered, screened lanai complete with a custom summer kitchen. The Zen Garden is beautifully landscaped, and the lanai feels like its own room – a seamless extension of the living area. Two guest bedrooms and the other bathroom are located towards the front of the house providing privacy for all. Rounding out the picture, the laundry room offers a Butler's pantry with plenty of cabinets for storage and a utility sink. Extra features of note include built-in speakers in the great and primary bedroom plus an extended garage with additional space for storage, a workshop, gym or golf cart parking. Country Club East is known for its natural beauty, winding walking paths and open green spaces with a championship golf course (optional membership). While the yard has room for a pool, the Hazeltine community pool and spa is just six houses down the street. The Retreat features another pool, plus a clubhouse with a fitness center and billiards. An optional membership to the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club provides access to three golf courses, pickleball and tennis courts, a state of the art fitness center and dining. Lakewood Ranch is easily accessed from I-75 and beautifully close to the Sarasota/Bradenton airport, world-renowned Siesta beach, biking trails and Sarasota’s many cultural offerings.