One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Showcasing exceptional comfort and style through understated elegance, this artful five-bedroom plus office and bonus room home offers elegant finishes and a superb location along the 15th hole of the Country Club East golf course. The custom-built Lee Wetherington residence with hurricane impact windows and doors greets with an impressive two-story foyer and a thoughtful open plan of warm tones and textures. Tray ceilings in the combination great room, dining room and kitchen accentuate the sheer spaciousness of the home, allowing for comfortable everyday living. Cook to your heart’s content in the open kitchen with newer stainless steel appliances from Whirlpool and Frigidaire, granite countertops and backsplash, abundant wood cabinetry and large bar island with seating. Broad pocketing sliders invite you to dine outdoors on the enclosed and oversized paver lanai with summer kitchen, and a formal indoor dining area is perfect for special occasions. A main-floor master suite with multi-tray ceiling is divine with access to the paver patio, custom dual walk-in closets and spa bath with dual vanity, walk-in shower and soaking tub. Two additional guest suites on the main level share a Jack-and-Jill full bath. Beyond the stately wood-look laminate and wrought iron staircase, a bonus room loft with tiled balcony is an ideal location for family movie nights, game room or simply relaxing while surveying blue skies and tee times. Upstairs bedrooms boast easy-care laminate wood flooring that complements the homes freshly painted 2021 neutral interior and wood accents. Two, second-floor bedroom suites share a full bathroom and are generous in size. One of this home’s additional perks is the amount of storage available throughout – including multiple linen closets, a three-car garage, and an oversized 12’ x 9’ storage room with “Harry Potter” hideaway cupboard that could double as a nursery or home management center. Plus 2, zoned AC units. LANAI HAS SPACE TO ADD YOUR DREAM POOL! Country Club East at Lakewood Ranch affords you the live-work-play lifestyle, just minutes from top-rated schools, fine shopping and dining, entertainment, golfing, and world-famous beaches. County Club East is a gated community featuring grounds maintenance included, dog park, fitness center, resort style pools, parks and trails. By joining the Lakewood Ranch Country Club you would also have access to world-class golf, tennis, and dining. Right outside Lakewood Ranch is I75 for easy access to Tampa, St. Petersburg or Naples. Lakewood Ranch is the #1 community for multi-generational living, and this home is perfectly suited for the Lakewood Ranch lifestyle.