PREPARE TO BE WOWED!!! You can own your slice of paradise with this "immaculate" 3-bed/2-bath/3-car garage, POOL home! Let's start with location, location, location. Eagle Trace is located on the NW section of Lakewood Ranch just past LWR Blvd off SR64. This makes it easy to get in/out of LWR w/o being too far east of I75. Next, there is NO CDD in this gated community!! This beautifully appointed Neal Communities Bright Meadow model built in 2016 is situated on a picturesque wooded homesite & is move-in ready. Tastefully decorated for sophistication & comfort, the home features 10' ceilings, and builder upgrades include tray ceilings in the master bedroom & gathering room. A complete remodel was done in 2021 to upgrade the big-ticket items in the main living areas, kitchen, and baths. For starters, ALL flooring throughout the living area is upgraded with European White Oak engineered wood planks. There is no carpet in the home! Along with the flooring, 6 1/2 inch wide baseboards with straight-edge trim were installed. In the wet areas, designer tile was installed to evenly match the wood floor height to eliminate the need for any transition molding from one room to another. The living room is spacious, featuring a built-in designer tiled electric fireplace & overhead wood beam accents complement the tray ceiling. The stylish kitchen is one of the focal points of this home which has casual dining aside from the island that will invite any chef to create a delightful feast. Kitchen upgrades include new hardware, quartz countertops, a single-bowl sink, touchless faucet, farmhouse style backsplash, slide-in air fryer gas range, & shiplap trim as a final touch to the island. The open floor plan offers solitude to the primary suite in the rear of the home with dual walk-in closets and it has a cozy sitting area. The primary bath has a large walk-in shower and a dual sink comfort height vanity. Upgrades in the main bath include quartz counters, all plumbing fixtures, and shower floor tile. Two other rooms are nestled toward the front of the home on opposite sides of the hallway. The guest bath is located along the hallway & upgrades include new quartz counters and plumbing fixtures. The flex/den/study has many possibilities. It can be converted to a formal dining room or remain an office for those that need to work from home. Once you have fallen in love with the interior you can set your eyes on the second focal point of this home--the outdoor living oasis! Step out from the triple pocket sliders onto the wide covered lanai that features a paver pool deck & no-see-ums screens. The screens were replaced in 2023 and pavers sealed June 2024. The custom designed pool & spa was built in 2017 with a pebble-tec finish & color changing lighting. A bonus is the pool/spa heater uses natural gas to help manage the electric costs for your outdoor entertainment. The outdoor firepit is natural gas lit & perfect for enjoying the Florida outdoors during the mild winters. The upgrades on this home continue with lighting, ceiling fans, plantation shutters throughout, new receptacles with screwless covers, impact glass on the front door, & epoxy flooring in the garage. All appliances convey except washer & dryer, and lanai fridge. Eagle Trace is a gated community with simplified amenities, a community pool, pickleball/tennis court, and lawn care included to help keep fees manageable. Convenient access to I75 to head north/south. Schedule your showing today!