Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to the Dania model, a true sanctuary within the active and amenity-rich Cresswind 55+ community in Lakewood Ranch. Built in 2021 on a premium lot, this Kolter home immediately impresses with its sophisticated upgrades and tranquil setting. From the moment you step inside, you are enveloped in elegance, defined by crown molding and custom woodwork throughout, soaring tray ceilings, and custom lighting fixtures that highlight the expansive space. For ultimate style and easy maintenance, the entire 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence, including the dedicated den, features solid, high-end flooring—a seamless blend of large-format luxury ceramic tile and Luxury Vinyl Plank, with absolutely no carpet. The heart of the home opens out to the spectacular exterior, offering a coveted south-facing lanai and a breathtaking pond view. This is where Florida living truly shines: the oversized covered lanai is a masterpiece of outdoor design, thoughtfully pre-plumbed for an outdoor kitchen and equipped with ceiling speakers for effortless entertaining. The lanai cage is specially upgraded with a panoramic screen facing the pond, ensuring your beautiful water view remains unobstructed. Just beyond the screen, a custom-built, saltwater-heated pool awaits, complete with a sunshelf perfect for lounging. Inside, the Primary Suite is a sunlit retreat featuring luxury plank flooring, a huge walk-in closet, and a stunning ensuite bath with dual sinks, a vanity, and a frameless glass step-in shower with a bench. For added convenience and enjoyment, the suite even offers a private door to the lanai. Every detail has been attended to, even the practical ones; all appliances are under warranty, ensuring immediate, worry-free enjoyment of this stunning home. Beyond the community gates, this location offers unparalleled regional access: you are mere moments from world-class shopping at the UTC Mall, while the cultural richness of Sarasota's arts and theatre scene is easily accessible. For the ultimate beach lover, the dazzling shores of Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island, and Siesta Key are all within easy reach, and the SRQ Airport provides convenient travel. This is not merely a residence; it is the ultimate expression of the active, upscale, and perfectly positioned lifestyle you’ve been waiting for.