11717 BLUE HILL Trail, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34211

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. WELCOME TO LUXURY LIVING IN THE HIGHLY DESIRABLE MALLORY PARK neighborhood of LAKEWOOD RANCH! This BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED FORMER MODEL HOME was UPDATED and REFINISHED by the BUILDER in 2022 with UPSCALE FINISHES and includes IMPACT GLASS WINDOWS and DOORS throughout. Surrounded by the beauty of tropical landscaping on a corner homesite, this welcoming Craftsman style residence features a delightful front porch, paver walkway and paver ramp to the sidewalk providing additional accessibility. As you step inside this redesigned open concept home, you'll be drawn to the expansive great room, which seamlessly blends the dining and kitchen areas. Perfect for the relaxed Florida lifestyle, this space is ideal for hosting gatherings with family and friends. The exquisite interior finishes include porcelain tile floors, quartz countertops, 8-foot doors, upscale lights and fixtures and NEWLY ADDED PLANTATION SHUTTERS and versatile SmartDrape on the sliders providing easy indoor-outdoor living from the great room to your paver lanai and yard to enjoy stunning sunsets. The chef-inspired kitchen boasts Shaker-style cabinets, quartz counters, a tile backsplash, under-cabinet accent lighting, and a single-level cabinet-wrapped island with breakfast bar for casual dining. It also features KitchenAid stainless steel 36" gas cooktop, vented hood, built-in convection oven and microwave, dishwasher, French door refrigerator, single bowl Silgranit sink, Culligan RO drinking water system, and an optimal walk-in pantry. A built-in desk alcove just off the kitchen is ideal as a computer workspace, drop zone or all purpose station. Retreat to the owner's suite with two roomy walk-in closets and an ensuite bath featuring an expansive tiled shower with a built-in seat, dual bowl quartz top vanity, linen closet, and a private water closet. The split plan design features two additional spacious bedrooms and bath, ideal for family and guests. Interior laundry room includes Whirlpool washer, dryer, storage shelves and adjacent closet. The rear-load garage with a paver driveway and 4-foot extension includes an additional refrigerator, utility sink, attic access drop-down stairs, a 240-volt EV charger, surge protector, an epoxy paint floor, and convenient side access door. Additional features include a Culligan Water Softener, Ring doorbell and alarm, whole-house gutters, a 2022 installed tankless hot water heater and a Lennox HVAC system. Enjoy maintenance-free landscaping and a short stroll to the resort style community amenities, including a resident clubhouse with fitness and gathering room, a heated pool and spa, sports courts, playground and entry from Mallory Park to the highly-rated elementary and middle schools and adjacent Bob Gardner Park. Live in the #1 multi-generational community in the country, where you will enjoy recreational pursuits, boutique shopping and dining, a farmer's market, and an abundance of events at Lakewood Main Street and Waterside Place. You're also just minutes from the UTC Shopping Mall, Nathan Benderson Rowing Park, and I-75, with close proximity to downtown Sarasota cultural venues, diverse cuisine, and our gorgeous Gulf Coast beaches.