Start living the life you have been dreaming of in this beautiful veranda in the gated community of River Strand Golf and Country Club! This FIRST FLOOR property is perfect for so many lifestyles! As a primary residence, second home or investment opportunity, this one will easily check all of the boxes! The well thought out design of the Dogwood model continues to be a favorite. With it's open floor plan coming in at over 1500 square feet, the home seamlessly combines the great room, dining room and kitchen. The result is a spacious and relaxing entertainment and living space. Sliders lead to the back screened lanai overlooking the preserve providing peaceful and serene views and large windows framing the eat in kitchen provide lots of light for the space. The primary suite offers 2 closets and an en suite, and the guest bath and 2nd bedroom are across the hall for separation and privacy. A third room perfect as an office, den or additional space for guests round out the design. With a unique 2ND LANAI located on the front of the home you have yet another spot to take in the gorgeous Florida weather! This GOLF INCLUDED PROPERTY also has custom chair rails and paint , under cabinet lighting in the kitchen, newer carpet in the primary and a detached one car garage. River Strand is AMENITY RICH, with 27 holes of Arthur Hills designed golf, a beautiful clubhouse with restaurant and Grille room, 2 community pools and spas, tiki bar, 6 satellite pools, 2 fitness centers, tennis and pickle ball courts and social activities all year long! Perfectly located minutes from I-75 and the new Costco, and close to Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch, and the beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast! So what are you waiting for? Once you experience River Strand at it's best you may never want to leave!