One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Look no further!… LAKEFRONT in CASCADES – “Luxury by the Water” Your senses will transport you to the tropics every day! Gorgeous, custom designed landscaping and the glistening water from the “Cascades Fountain” creates an almost instant sense of relaxation. Dramatic 12-foot Vaulted ceilings and high transom windows brighten the great room and the adjacent dining area. Two sets of glass sliding doors reveal a breathtaking view of the lake and easy access to the EXPANDED lanai. Step outside to an outdoor area that is both Roofed and Screened, providing a special place for outdoor lounging and spectacular lake-side dining. A direct East orientation assures shaded comfort most all day. The chef’s kitchen boasts a large Breakfast Room, beautiful 42in solid wood cabinets with roll-out shelving and stacked corner lazy-suzan. There is an amazing amount of usable storage in this kitchen. Counters are contrasting granite with diagonal tile backsplash and, in addition, a closet pantry. The Master BR suite features a breathtaking an expansive lake view from the Three-Window Bay. Large, mirrored walk-in closets, step-in shower with convenient tiled seat, two separate vanities with high quality fixtures, large vanity drawers and Corian counters. The Den/Office has Double Sliding Pocket Doors and high ceiling. It could also serve as a 3rd BR. This home features a true Spit-BR-Plan with the guest bedroom in front, along with an adjacent full bath. It is a large room boasting a Two-Window bay with arched plantation shutters, sure to please the fussiest guest. The home is equipped with steel panel hurricane shutters and a reinforced wind-rated garage door. The garage length is extended 2 feet in length and has a convenient utility tub and new hot water heater. The lanai is equipped with 220 electrical service for the new owner’s spa/hot tub. Cascades community INCLUDES: ground maintenance, Gated Entrance, Fiber Optic Cable and Internet, Heated indoor/outdoor pool, activities director, tennis pro, 6 HarTru tennis courts, Pickleball and complete exercise facility. Enjoy traveling? Cascades has a very active travel club that meets monthly. Cascades is a premier Over 55 community situated just 10 minutes to SRQ airport, 20 minutes to wonderful downtown theaters and dining and just 30 minutes to some of the best beaches in the world…Siesta Key, Longboat Key and the “Jewel”…Anna Maria Island. BTW-Cascades is golf cart friendly. NO CDD in Cascades!