THIS HOME HAD ZERO DAMAGE OR WATER FROM THE HURRICANES! Beautifully updated home in the popular Country Oaks community. This home features 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths and an attached 2 car garage. This open and airy lakefront home offers a stunning updated kitchen with new custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, breakfast bar, designer styled backsplash, stainless steel appliances and high end fixtures. The kitchen also has an eat in area with french doors overlooking a courtyard lush with greenery. This wonderful kitchen space opens to the great room with wood burning fireplace, 13’ vaulted ceilings, skylight, and 2 sets of french doors opening out to the large lanai overlooking a lush and private tropical yard with peek-a-boo view of tranquil lake. The spacious master suite features french doors to the lanai, two custom walk in closets with high end fittings, superbly updated master bath with dual sinks, modern European lighting, and separate shower room with rain shower and amazing tile work. Other recent improvements include a NEW ROOF 2023, NEW A/C 2023, and recent flooring, hot water heater, vinyl siding, gutters, and more. This home is located in the sought after University Parkway corridor just minutes to downtown Sarasota, SRQ Airport, UTC Mall, Benderson Park, and too many stores and restaurants to count. Also, you can be on many beaches including Siesta Key and Anna Maria with 30 minutes. Everything you could want is very nearby. Country Oaks is a hidden gem with low HOA fees of $80/quarter, has underground utilities, and features a community pool, tennis courts, and pickle ball too! There is also a direct path into the peaceful, shady Conservatory Park to enjoy a lovely walk. Come make this your beautiful new home!