Nestled in the sought-after community of Deer Creek, one of Sarasota’s most established guard gated communities in Palmer Ranch, this home is set on a beautiful large, private preserve homesite with lush, mature landscaping. This Lee Wetherington built home features an open concept floorplan with well-defined areas that flow easily for entertaining. The four sets of sliding glass doors bring an abundance of natural light and seamlessly integrate the indoor/outdoor space. The plantation shuttered double front doors set the stage as you enter the foyer. Your attention is drawn through the formal living room with a wall of sliders leading to the resort like lanai pool area that includes an outdoor mounted TV, an outdoor kitchen, and dining and lounging areas. You are drawn beyond the lanai to a dedicated fire pit patio among the fruit trees and specimen plants. The gracious dining room is on the right as you enter the home and is accented by a large plantation shuttered Paladium window adding to the open and airy ambiance of the home. The living room flows into the kitchen and the family room featuring a wood-burning fireplace, built-in cabinetry, and vaulted ceiling. A chef’s kitchen with Quartz countertops, stainless appliances, tile backsplash, two pantry closets, and ample dining space at the counter bar and breakfast room make this area the heart for daily enjoyment of the in and outdoors. The master suite is generous in size with two large custom walk-in closets and an en-suite bathroom with separate vanities, walk-in shower, garden tub, and separate water closet. This split floor plan is ideal with two additional bedrooms and a full bath on the opposite side. At the rear of the home, the fourth bedroom and full bathroom provides easy access to and from the pool area. The ambiance created by the lush private tropical landscaping is terrific for day time frolics in the pool as well as quiet evenings at home or entertaining friends and family in your backyard oasis. Additional improvements and features: luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout(2021), Quartz countertops in kitchen and all baths, replaced lightening and fans, plantation shutters, updated hardware, freshly painted interior and exterior, outdoor kitchen installed (2023), outdoor TV installed (2023), outdoor patio added, refreshed landscaping (2022), replaced pool heater (2022), replaced irrigation pump (2022), replaced air conditioner (2021), Halo water filtration system (2022), and replaced garage door (2022). Deer Creek is a 24-hour guard gated community, conveniently located from a plethora of Palmer Ranch shops, restaurants, Costco and 20 minutes to Downtown Sarasota for fine shopping, world-class dining, cultural activities, entertainment and beautiful Siesta Key beach. The famous Legacy Trail is just outside the residents private gate for cycling, running and walking. Live an exceptional lifestyle on Florida’s Gulf Coast.