Under contract-accepting backup offers. One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Pack your bags and get ready to move in! You will love this rarely available, spacious, open floor plan with 4 bedrooms and 3 full baths, a large office with a closet that could be used as a fifth bedroom, and a 3 CAR GARAGE. All on one level, the main living area’s floors are tile making for easy maintenance and a neutral backdrop for any style of furnishings. The kitchen with breakfast bar, has an aquarium window that lets the sunshine in, brightening the interior and making the breakfast nook a lovely place to start the day with a cup of coffee, and a beautiful view out over the pool. The family room, with fireplace, is one of the many places you will find sliding doors to the screened lanai with an in-ground pool and spa, both heated by solar panels. The surrounding lush landscaping creates a private sanctuary for you to enjoy beautiful Gulf Coast days and balmy tropical evenings. This house has been re-plumbed, has permanent hurricane shutters on all windows and doors, there is a whole house water filtration system, and lots of storage space in the 3 car garage. Calusa Lakes, a deed-restricted, gated community is located in Nokomis. On 460 wooded acres, it is comprised of 575 single family homes. Residents enjoy a serene natural environment, tennis, golf on an 18-hole regulation semi-private course and a plethora of other social and recreational activities. Centrally situated between Venice and downtown Sarasota, it is just minutes from I-75 and close to shopping, restaurants and the area’s beautiful beaches.