Think: Sanctuary. This listing offers an amazing opportunity to purchase a lakefront, single family home in Sterling Oaks. This very desirable sun-filled, “Gardenia” property is rarely offered. As one of the largest home sites in the community, it boasts a customized, open, one-of-a-kind floor plan including a special, oversized 3rd bedroom/den. Meticulously cared for; owners have updated this home with an extensive inventory list of upgrades including; solar photovoltaic panels, a whole-house solar battery, master bath renovation, and hurricane doors, windows and shutters. Volume ceilings abound, the extra large kitchen with island and glass front cabinets is sun-filled and invites entertaining. A huge oversized 26X26 lanai with a 2-story cage faces the lake and was built to accommodate the pool of your dreams. This incredible outdoor living area is private and embraced by beautifully maintained, mature gardens, complete with butterflies. This is the place for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying the view from the privacy of your own home. Sterling Oaks is a vibrant, gated resort, tennis-optional community with state of the art, lighted tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocce, full service Clubhouse with dining, fitness center, and a Jr. Olympic sized pool with a cabana bar. Come see for yourself why this beautiful sanctuary is priced to sell and promises to fly off the market.