8125 Grande Shores DriveSarasota, FL 34240Sale Price: $1,550,000

MOVE-IN-READY GEM located in popular Waterside of Lakewood Ranch! Why wait to build when you can start living your Florida lifestyle from day one. This exquisite home nestled on a spacious lot offers an abundance of upgrades and EXTRAORDINARY PRIVACY on an expansive 1,300 sq ft. lanai surrounded by mature tropical landscaping, overlooking a serene and tranquil nature preserve. Step outside to experience one of the community's largest covered lanais, complete with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with top-of-the-line gas grill with side burner, beverage refrigerator and sink, ensuring effortless entertaining whether you're hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet evening on the lanai. Additional lanai features like surround sound speakers, Nebula track cage lighting and remote-controlled sunscreens enhance your outdoor experience while enjoying the heated, self-cleaning pool, with sun shelf, wrap-around seating, and multi-color lighting, is perfect for both relaxation and play. The fenced backyard is a thoughtful touch, making it ideal for pets and children. Inside, the open-concept design presents a great room with lighted tray ceilings, feature wall with electric fireplace and high nine-foot lanai doors creating a seamless flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces. The kitchen is a chef's dream, equipped with self-closing cabinets, pull-out shelving, high end appliances and a walk-in pantry with custom shelving. A convenient wet bar with beverage refrigerator adds to the allure, making it perfect for entertaining. The third bath is convenient to all guests directly from the lanai or kitchen and the full house plantation shutters emulates the coastal tranquility. The master suite is a haven of comfort, with large windows offering views of the natural landscape. The master bath features dual vanities, a spacious shower, linen closet, and a large custom walk-in closet with a window. The front wing of the home provides privacy with a pocket door which features two additional bedrooms with custom shelving in both walk-in closets. The guest bathroom boasts a large linen closet for extra storage. The meticulously maintained home is designed with modern conveniences and upgrades in mind and includes IMPACT WINDOWS, a full-house GENERATOR and water filtration system for peace of mind. Smart home technology is integrated throughout, including an Eco Thermostat, security cameras with an alarm system, and remote control for the pool lights and heater. The laundry room boasts upgraded cabinetry, space for a drying rack or extra refrigerator, and the den makes a great work at home space with French doors and a coveted closet for electronics. The three-car garage is equally impressive, featuring custom cabinets, overhead storage racks, and epoxy flooring. There's never a dull moment in Lakehouse Cove with ongoing social activities hosted by the onsite Social Director, state of the art clubhouse and large 24-hour fitness center, pickleball courts, Olympic size community pool, lakeside spa, event lawn, kayak storage and launch area, firepits, and dog park. All this is within walking distance or a quick golf cart ride to Waterside Place Town Center, where you will find upscale shopping and dining, weekly cultural events, live music, sand volleyball, or choose to take the water taxi to the award-winning Farmer's Market. LOCATION is everything and this exquisite home provides the perfect opportunity to start living your best life from day one!