VA ENTITLEMENT SUBSTITUTION AT 2.25% AVAILABLE WITH LENDER APPROVAL. This stunning 3-bedroom home with a flex room boasts 3 bathrooms, a 3-car garage, and a host of custom upgrades. Enjoy the heated pool and spa overlooking a private, peaceful preserve, all within a fenced backyard. The "Summerville II" open floor plan is highlighted by natural light and living areas that open to the lanai and pool area. Inside, you'll find ceramic tile flooring throughout the entire home, stylish designer lighting, tray ceilings with custom coffered beams, crown molding, and granite countertops with a modern and durable epoxy overlay. The dining room and great room feature board and batten, and there's a custom-designed entertainment center, bookcase, and electric fireplace. The oversized kitchen boasts upgraded cabinets with crown molding, a closet pantry, stainless appliances (including a gas range), and a huge island with a breakfast bar. The desirable split bedroom plan includes an additional bedroom and bath, as well as an ensuite bedroom and bath, perfect for family or guests. The primary suite is gorgeously appointed with crown molding, a tray ceiling with custom coffered beams, TWO spacious walk-in closets with built-ins, a large walk-in shower, and dual granite vanities on opposite sides. A flex room with French doors offers custom shelving, cabinets, and a built-in Murphy, ideal for a home office, study, or hobby room. The convenient interior laundry room includes a drop sink and cabinets for storage, with easy access to supplies. Outside, a screened patio houses the pool and spa, while the covered lanai area offers views of the serene preserve. Custom curtains maintain your privacy. Additional features include a spacious 3-car garage, pre-wired for a generator, tile roof, paver driveway and walkway, dual pane thermal windows with storm shutters, tankless water heater, leased solar panels for electric assist, and maintenance-free lawn and landscaping. Located in Lakewood Ranch's gated, solar, amenity-rich community of Polo Run, you'll have access to a modern clubhouse, lakeside resort-style heated community pool, fitness center, yoga room, gathering room, outdoor grills, bocce ball, basketball courts, tennis courts, pickleball courts, playground, and a dog park. This home is conveniently located in Lakewood Ranch, voted the #1 multi-generational community in the country, offering great shopping and dining, highly rated schools, parks and trails, easy access to golf, and convenient to airports and I-75. Just a short drive away are downtown Sarasota's cultural venues and the world-famous Siesta Key Beach, the #1 beach in America.