Stunning Lake Views from this Immaculate Home at "The Cascades at Sarasota" which is a gated, over 55 community that offers "RESORT STYLE LIVING". Excellent Curb Appeal with a brick paver driveway, perfect landscaping and all located on a private cul-de-sac street with no thru traffic. You will love the feeling of this home the minute you walk in. The high ceilings and inviting foyer will lead you to the open & spacious Great Room which is the heart of this home! In addition, there is a formal Dining Room, spacious Eat-in-Kitchen with a pantry, granite tops & a breakfast bar. A Dinette is adjacent to the Great Room and these rooms all have a beautiful view of the tranquil lake which has a lit up fountain at night. 2 sets of French Doors & Panels bring the outdoors in! Wonderful Covered, Screened, Pavered 26 x 9 Lanai is truly a large area to relax in & you will enjoy your peaceful views and wildlife that The Cascades offers. The split bedroom concept will allow your guests to enjoy privacy with their own bed/bath tucked away in the front of the home. There is a 13 x 10 Den/Office/Study with a pocket door & convenient built-in with 2 desks that could easily be a 3rd Bedroom if needed (pull a permit & add a closet). This open floor plan makes family gatherings a breeze with plenty of room to roam! The Master Suite offers 2 Walk-in-Closets. There is a large Master Bath with dual sinks, make-up vanity area, garden tub & a walk-in-shower. The Laundry Room offers extra cabinets for storage and the Washer & Dryer are included. The spacious 2 car garage has extra cabinets for storage. The high ceilings give this home an open & airy feeling and ceiling fans are nearly in every room. The grounds of this home are maintenance free except the landscaping around the lanai in the back of the home which is the homeowners responsibility to maintain. HOA fees include Internet, Alarm Monitoring & Cable. This home is being sold as is with the right to inspect. The Cascades is a fantastic active 55+ community to live in that has sidewalks throughout. You must see the impressive 25,000 Sq Ft Clubhouse that offers so much...just some are: an indoor/outdoor community pool with an adjacent hot tub*multiple card games*pickleball*6 HarTru tennis courts*travel club*bridge*poker games*art studio*jazzercise*ladies lunch days*complete fitness center with group classes*ballroom*bocce ball courts*horseshoes*arts & crafts*pottery classes*chess*yoga*both Men's & Women's Clubs*activities director*tennis pro*social activities with an events calendar & meeting & dining rooms are available. The community is surrounded by beautiful lakes and is conveniently located to the UTC Shopping Mall, Benderson Park, Restaurants, Recreation Golf, the Airport, I-75 and within minutes to our World Famous Beaches! Downtown Sarasota is minutes away and offers fine dining, theater & arts, opera house, movie theaters & more. St. Armands is also 20 minutes away and offers fine dining and great shopping. There are no CDD fees. Make this beautiful home yours but H-U-R-R-Y ... it simply won't last. By Appointment Only. Please: Anyone entering the home MUST WEAR A MASK. Make this Lakefront Opportunity Yours Today!