This home is the epitome of glamorous minimalism on permanent vacation. Located in cresswind, a fully amenitized 55+ community, this 3 bed/3 bath + den is the perfect balance of space in every room, elegance in every upgrade, and an abundance of outdoor living space paradise. Special features & upgrades to the home include: crown moulding and custom wood work throughout, tray ceilings, custom light fixtures & fans, large format luxury ceramic tile and lvp flooring throughout the house (no carpets! ). Bathroom showers have tile extended to the ceiling, quartz countertops, and frameless glass doors. The kitchen features stainless ge profile appliances including gas cooktop, range hood, and wall mounted double oven with microwave/convection functions, glass tile backsplash on island and kitchen wall, upgraded kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops, single basin undermount sink, and eating space in the kitchen. The office/study has been enhanced with double glass french doors, custom shelving, and fitted audio/visual cabinets. Additional interior upgrades include sonos surround sound in great room ceiling, glossy tiled accent tv wall, and a fully customized laundry room with cabinets, folding counter, utility sink, and tile backsplash. Designer banded roller shades in windows, garage overhead storage, ultraviolet light system for a/c, full house water softener/filtration system, pre wired for an external portable generator, insulated glass paneled garage door, and upgraded garage ceiling lights. The primary suite has extensive natural lighting, luxury plank (lvp) flooring, ensuite bath with dual sinks, vanity, frameless glass step in shower and shower bench, walk in closet, and a door to the lanai. The exterior space is extra special with an oversized covered lanai that has been pre plumbed for an outdoor kitchen and upgraded with ceiling speakers. The linear salt water heated pool has a sun shelf, bubblers, sandblasted marble and glass tile borders, lighting with interchangeable colors, and enclosed by a panoramic lanai cage with lighting, upgraded pavers, and a water view. ***community information: cresswind lakewood ranch residents enjoy access to a resident exclusive clubhouse that feature outdoor amenities including pickleball & tennis courts, a dog park with large & small breed sections, resort style pool and spa, resistance pool, event plaza with food truck, bocce ball courts, and outdoor social areas. The cresswind smartfit training center is powered by egym, and uses state of the art fitness technology to help you reach your fitness goals with twenty minute workouts, twice a week. The full time lifestyle director keeps the social and event calendar full of activities designed for the 55+ lifestyle. ***location: close to groceries, shopping, and dining. Minutes to downtown lakewood ranch downtown & waterside downtown dining, shops, & events, lakewood ranch farmer's market, yummy brunch spots, sarasota polo club, golf courses, nightlife, sarasota international airport, the top rated beaches in the country (siesta key, anna maria island, lido beach), and utc shopping. Approximately an hour drive to tampa international airport.