Under contract-accepting backup offers. Situated on a peaceful cul-de-sac in The Meadows, yet just minutes from endless activities, world class luxury shopping and dining, this property delivers the best in tranquility and convenience of location. Being the first time this lovely home has been available on the market, you have the opportunity to live in the much desired Highlands community of The Meadows. Here’s your chance to acquire a house that has been immaculately maintained plus has many added features, systems and extras for convenience and safety. Welcoming curb appeal of nearly a third acre lot, a paver drive and walkway with fresh landscaping greet and guide you to the double leaded-glass front entrance. Step in to vaulted ceilings and a wall of light-filled sliders to the large, private screen enclosed pool and deck area, extending the already generous living area. As an added bonus, an additional lanai area extends the living room and is air conditioned for year round comfort. Add the heated pool and spa with tropical surroundings and you won’t feel the need to leave to be on vacation! The kitchen offers granite counters, stainless appliances, solid wood cabinetry with loads of pull outs, breakfast bar and a generous dinette for morning coffee or casual meals. Close proximity of the formal dining room and living room allows for creative entertaining options. The primary suite has sliders to the lanai, a spacious walk in closet, and a beautiful en suite bathroom with granite and wood double vanity, spa tub, step in glass shower, and separate water closet. The second bedroom is currently being used as a supremely cozy den, with handsome solid wood flooring and plantation shutters. The third bedroom has wood flooring, a large closet and convenience to the guest bathroom with granite and wood vanity and frameless glass shower. Custom crown molding graces the ceilings of each room, even the laundry and bathrooms! Wall mounted flat screen TV in primary suite and den. A laundry room with custom cabinets, sink and full size washer/dryer serves as a perfect landing area traversing from the two car garage. The garage has it’s own dedicated split-system air conditioner, a hurricane grade garage door, workbench area, loads of storage and an easy-clean epoxy floor. Storm and impact protection on all doors and windows, a whole-home stand by generator, natural gas connected, block construction, tile roof and flood zone x above flood plain provide peace of mind. Private well for lawn irrigation. Amenities in this 1600 acre natural paradise include a 24 hour vehicle based Safety Patrol, private dog park, new fitness center, Jr. Olympic Pool and spa, nature preserve and miles of fitness trails, a quaint shopping village with dining, dentist, massage, hair salon, and physical therapist. Minutes to University Town Center mall and shopping district, 15 minutes to downtown Sarasota for arts and culture, Benderson Park and Rowing Facility next door with a 400 acre lake for athletic competitions, festivals, concerts, paddle boarding, rowing and fishing. The world-class powder sand beaches of The Gulf of Mexico are just 10 miles so you can visit as often as you want to walk the beach, laze in the sun, or dip your toes in the soft sand and warm waters. Position yourself in this perfect setting for the vibrant Sarasota lifestyle!