$618,000

Description

Virtually Staged. BETTER THAN NEW WITH UPGRADES RARELY FOUND IN NEW CONSTRUCTION! This 2026 Neal Communities home features a $17,500 Generac whole-house generator, upgraded Trane HVAC, foam-insulated block walls, $6,500 Kinetico whole-house water system, custom wood plantation shutters, top-down/bottom-up honeycomb blinds, and an extended 2-car garage. Located on a private, beautifully landscaped corner homesite in Windward at Lakewood Ranch, this single-story Dream 2 offers 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, a separate den, and substantial builder and post-closing upgrades—all completed so you don't have to. Situated toward the rear of the community, the property features extensive established landscaping, including substantial plantings along the rear property line that provide exceptional privacy. The open-concept interior features luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the living areas and bedrooms, whole-house impact-resistant glass, and a gas tankless water heater. The beautifully appointed kitchen includes Level 3 Timberlake cabinetry with soft-close doors and drawers, additional pot-and-pan storage, double pull-out trash, Calacatta Novello quartz countertops, a Kohler Whitehaven apron-front sink, herringbone backsplash, gas cooking, and stainless-steel GE appliances. Both bathrooms feature quartz countertops, upgraded cabinetry, brushed-nickel fixtures, and elevated tile selections, including tile extended to the ceiling and a beautifully finished walk-in shower in the primary suite. Thoughtful electrical upgrades include recessed lighting, fan prewires, dimmers, additional outlets, multiple outlets around the exterior eaves for holiday lighting or security cameras, and 220V/50A service in the garage for EV charging. Approximately $45,000 in post-closing improvements further distinguish this home, including a Tesla charging station, upgraded ceiling fans, accessibility improvements, and custom finishes. Additional features include an insulated garage door, LiftMaster belt-drive opener with battery backup, WiFi and camera, finished garage floor, upgraded Schlage hardware, enhanced closet shelving, gas stub on the lanai, pool pre-wire with gas-heater stub-out, paver driveway, walkways and lanai, upgraded lighting, and extensive landscaping. Unlike many newer homes where substantial projects and expenses remain after closing, this property offers the advantage of having the builder selections, window treatments, landscaping, backup power, water treatment, EV charging, and other finishing touches already completed. Windward offers gated living with resort-style amenities including pools, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, dog parks, playgrounds, and walking trails. Its Sarasota County location provides convenient access to I-75, Waterside Place, UTC, Fruitville Road, and Downtown Sarasota. Seller is currently building their next home; buyer move-in will be available six months after closing.