Pool home ~ nestled within the coveted Windward community in the southern most neighborhood of Lakewood Ranch closest to the nation's #1 Beach, Siesta Key! Built in 2022 by Neal Communities, the White Star model has 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a den, this home is designed to elevate your lifestyle. As you enter the home, you are greeted by double tray ceiling in the foyer with closet leading to garage access. Open concept living room with a stylish tray ceiling seamlessly flows into the dining and kitchen area. Sliding glass doors beckon you to your private oasis—a covered lanai (22x10) with a spacious living and dining area with views of the 25x10 heated saltwater pool. The chef's kitchen features white cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a center island with a single-basin sink and dishwasher. An expansive 8x5 pantry ensures ample storage for all your culinary essentials. The primary bedroom is a retreat in itself, offering a generous space with a large shower, water closet, linen storage, double vanity, and a walk-in closet. The laundry room, equipped with a closet and cabinets, adds convenience to your daily routine. The Windward offers resort-like amenities that cater to every aspect of your lifestyle. Enjoy a lap pool, a zero-entry pool, hot tub, pickleball and tennis courts, 2 dog parks, a community center, nature trails, fitness studio, and gym. Updates in 2022 include interior and exterior lighting, privacy landscaping, gutters, paint, kitchen hood, backsplash, RO and Water Softener system and the conversion from chlorine to a saltwater pool, slide-in oven (2024), paint throughout and palm trees (2025). The two-car attached garage adds to the convenience of your daily living. Discover the unparalleled lifestyle that Lakewood Ranch, the #1 best-selling master-planned community in the US. A vibrant community hosting countless events, scenic trails and parks, golf, tennis, polo, exceptional dining, shopping, and close proximity to Waterside, downtown Sarasota and the world-renowned Gulf Coast beaches, this property is more than a home; it's a gateway to an extraordinary Florida lifestyle.