$1,950,000

Welcome to this extraordinary country estate where custom craftmanship combines with beauty and functionality on a pristinely landscaped and manicured 1.3-acre lot, bordered by a nature preserve. This custom residence built by Vision Home Builders is positioned on one of the most beautiful lots in the Preserve at Panther Ridge. All of the elements of this home have been thoughtfully curated to combine natural, imported materials with modern conveniences, all nestled in the heart of a spectacular natural setting. Natural stone exterior trim greets you as you approach the home. Some of the premium features of this home include an executive office with custom Italian tile flooring and a separate entry to the front of the home, for convenience or to provide privacy if used as a 4th bedroom, plus 12-foot ceilings and solid wood doors and porcelain tiling throughout the home. For your peace of mind, Hurricane rated impact windows and doors are featured throughout the home, along with a whole-house Generac 24kw generator, and monitored security system. Utilities services include a huge, 500-gallon propane tank, whole-house water filtration system with UV light, extra deep well for clean reliable water, dual AC units and 2 tankless water heaters. This home is built for wonderful family gatherings or entertaining in the functional gourmet kitchen with gorgeous granite countertops, KitchenAid stainless steel appliances, double-ovens, two dishwashers and oversized refrigerator and a large island that provides extra storage for all your cooking essentials. The kitchen area also includes a separate service area with a pass-through to the lanai for those casual evenings outside. Adjacent to the kitchen is an additional butler pantry/back kitchen with refrigerator, cooktop, granite counters, cabinetry, service sink and washer and dryer. The 3-car garage is oversized, with epoxy flooring and custom cabinet storage and includes a huge retractable awning for washing your car or just providing shade for relaxing outside. The primary suite is beautiful with plantation shutters and gorgeous views of the pool and natural setting. All baths include premium marble countertops and premium cabinetry and the finest of finishes. Outdoor entertaining starts with the disappearing sliding doors, which open the entire house to the expansive outdoor setting. The covered area includes wood finished ceilings, tile flooring, a cozy gas fireplace and UV remote controlled sunshades with ambient lighting, for those days you want a bit more shade. The 48' x 18" travertine deck surrounds the PebbleTec heated, salt-water pool with a sundeck for sunbathing and relaxing. The 1.3-acre property is pristinely manicured and designed to be a haven for enjoying this beautiful, natural setting. Stone pathways, plant beds, customized landscape lighting, outdoor seating areas with natural stone decking and a huge fire pit. Natural beauty combined with premium finishes, state-of-the-art functionality, and unrivaled peace and privacy to make this resort-like home a respite for heart, soul, mind and body The Preserve at Panther Ridge, where nature abounds, offers 15 miles of hiking, and horseback, trails, tennis courts, fishing ponds and a kid's park. Panther Ridge is a 4,500-acre community with that's just outside of Lakewood Ranch, the Nation's Top Master Planned, and Multi-Generational Community!