17675 Azul DriveLakewood Ranch, FL 34202Sale Price: $895,000

This home lives LARGER than the square footage reflects with its 3 bedrooms plus office/den and 3 full baths. Located on a quiet interior lot with views of the nature preserve, you'll enjoy the privacy of no-back neighbors and the bonus of amazing bird watching. Upon entering the property, you'll be delighted to experience all the thoughtful upgrades and updates chosen by the seller to reflect a stunning palette and smart choice of classic appointments. Three bedrooms and three baths with an office/den provide space, privacy for guests and an open flow that is critical to Florida living. The heated saltwater pool and caged lanai are expansive and provide wonderful outdoor entertaining. The cook's kitchen boasts an oversized island with a unique “leather” finish Dolomite countertop, upgraded cabinets and backsplash. Extra storage under the island and high-end Jenn-Aire appliances including 2 ovens, make meal prep easy and fun. Additional noteworthy features include: a whole house gas generator with its own surge protection and an additional surge protector dedicated to the home, upgraded floor tile throughout, high-end ceiling fans, hurricane protection on all openings including Kevlar automated hurricane shades on the lanai, 3M sun protection film, customized Hunter Douglas window shades, custom closets, upgraded lighting, faucets and hardware throughout. The garage boasts a 4' extension, epoxy flooring, insulated garage door, electric car charger, and attic storage with pull down stairs. As an added BENEFIT, the seller is leaving the following for the BUYER: Bedroom 1- bedframe, headboard, dresser, nightstand. Bedroom 2-Bedframe, mattress, nightstands, 2 lamps. Primary Bedroom-King-sized headboard and bedframe. Den/office-desk, Great Room-3 island chairs, couch, sideboard. Lanai-Dining table and 8 chairs, 4 rattan rocking chairs, 2 ottomans, Apple TV on garage wall. This property is perfect for empty nesters and seasonal owners, singles and young couples who want to live in an exceptional neighborhood without the burden of a huge house. Enjoy the walking trails, clubhouse with fitness, tennis and pickleball courts, close to UTC Mall and a myriad of shops and restaurants. You have it all…right here!