14511 Leopard Creek PlaceLakewood Ranch, FL 34202Price: $1,159,000

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Breathtaking golf and water vistas over Lake Royal and the 14th green in Country Club East reign from this Lakewood Ranch residence positioned off a quiet cul-de-sac showcasing a recently remodeled kitchen, all new porcelain tile flooring, new engineered wood flooring, volume ceilings and even IMPACT windows, doors and sliders throughout. Built by Gibraltar Homes with several recent updates including removing entry columns to reveal an expansive 2,479 square foot one-story open plan and a breathtaking outdoor retreat with pavered deck, PebbleTec saltwater pool/spa, panoramic clearview screen, outdoor speakers, pre-plumbed for an outdoor kitchen, and surrounded by premium golf and lake views. Seamlessly connecting the outdoor oasis to the oversized great room, kitchen and dining areas are disappearing impact glass doors revealing inspiring 12' ceilings and a built-in credenza with accent lighting. Meanwhile chefs will delight in the well-appointed new gourmet kitchen updated in 2021 with all new wood cabinetry, soft-close dovetail drawers, new designer tile backpslash, high-performance appliances, sprawling granite and quartzite counters, oversized island, wet bar with wine fridge and two pantries. Rest and relaxation beckons in the elegant owner's retreat offering direct lanai access, engineered wood flooring, oversized customized closet, silhouette remote shades, and a luxuriously appointed spa-like bath with dual sink vanity, make up vanity, inviting soaking tub, and invigorating shower. Family and guests alike will be right at home with two additional guest suites on a separate private wing both with engineered wood flooring centered by an adjoining full bath. This fine residence also offers a private study/den off the foyer with double French entry doors, wood flooring and crown molding and a strategically placed powder room just off the lanai. Additional notable highlights of this all-encompassing 3,585 square foot residence includes a laundry room with abundant cabinetry and sink, speakers inside and out, 8' solid interior doors, central vacuum, 2024 water heater, 2025 HVAC, recently painted interior and exterior, a two and one half car garage with electric car charger, and a stunning cul-de-sac location with an inviting gazebo to watch sunsets. Country Club East provides its residents with the privacy of gated-community living, three community pools, and fitness center, all within a community known for its vibrant Lakewood Ranch lifestyle near dining, shopping, polo, golf, tennis, community events, Waterside Place, Centerpointe, yet still close proximity to the UTC area and beaches of Sarasota. Residents also have the non-mandatory option to become members of the Lakewood Ranch Golf and Country Club, which offers four championship golf courses, two clubhouses, tennis, pickelball, fitness center, heated pools, full social calendar and so much more.