8492 Idlewood CourtLakewood Ranch, FL 34202Price: $480,000

This is your opportunity to own one of the most private homesites in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, one of America's most sought-after master-planned communities. Perfectly positioned on a premium lot with no immediate rear neighbors, this lovingly maintained home offers a rare combination of privacy, tranquility, and convenience. Imagine enjoying your morning coffee or evening glass of wine from the oversized screened lanai, surrounded by peaceful natural views, while still being just a short walk or bike ride from the restaurants, shops, and weekly events of Lakewood Ranch Main Street. It truly offers the best of both worlds. Step inside and you'll immediately notice the abundance of natural light that fills the main living areas, creating a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The pride of ownership is evident throughout. Major updates have already been completed, including a new roof and newer HVAC system, allowing you to focus on personalizing the home with your own style and design touches. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features a spacious primary suite, comfortable guest accommodations, and a versatile flex room with built-in shelving, ideal for a home office, library, hobby room, or additional living space. Located within the gated, maintenance-free community of Edgewater Village, residents enjoy access to a clubhouse, heated pool, scenic walking trails, and a charming lakeside gazebo with a fishing pier. Whether your ideal day includes walking, running, biking, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, or simply watching breathtaking Florida sunsets over the water, this community embraces an active outdoor lifestyle. The location is equally impressive. Just minutes from Lakewood Ranch Main Street, UTC Mall, championship golf courses, dining, shopping, medical facilities, theaters, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, and the world-renowned Gulf Coast beaches, you'll enjoy the perfect balance of peaceful living and everyday convenience.