Welcome to Florida living at its best! Nestled in the well maintained, gated Tuscana subdivision, with its low HOA fees and no CDD, this custom home built by award winning builder Lee Wetherington, is just over 3,650 square feet and boasts 4 bedrooms, a den / office, 5 full bathrooms and an oversized loft / playroom / media room. The home has open water lakefront views while also providing lots of privacy with its mature and lush landscaping. On the main floor the primary bedroom suite offers a luxuriously sized bedroom, dual, custom walk-in closets and a spacious bathroom with separate shower and tub and his and hers vanities. The secondary bedroom on the main floor has a private bathroom, perfect for guests. The gourmet kitchen is great for entertaining with newly installed gas range, microwave and oven. The family room, den and additional bath have direct access to the pool deck and outdoor kitchen area, while the first floor conveniences are rounded out by the formal dining area, laundry room and large accessible pantry. Upstairs there is a generous loft / playroom / media room as well as two additional bedrooms, each with ensuite bathrooms and an outside lanai. The 3-car garage is equipped with ample overhead storage, keypad access and new wireless operator. Several updates were made to the home, including new air conditioning equipment in 2022, painting of the kitchen and master bathroom cabinets as well as most of the interior walls, new stovetop, microwave and oven installed in 2024 and more. Walk outside to two covered lanai areas, one of which is plumbed and ready for your dream outdoor kitchen, as well as a screened area with a lagoon style, heated pool and spa. The backyard is a fenced in oasis and contains a playground for the little ones to enjoy! The property is centrally located to great Sarasota shopping, dining, A-rated schools and more with easy interstate access, and close proximity to incredible beaches and the art and culture of downtown Sarasota.