IMAGINE YOUR NEW LIFE…with early morning lake-view sunrises, early evening sunset views from your pool and lanai, and surrounded by your own little slice of paradise in a community where property lines are non-intrusive and spacious custom homes reflect a sense of like-minded owners. If that appeals to you, then welcome to your new Panther Ridge home! IN ADDITION TO OWNING NEARLY 1.5 ACRES OF SERENE PRIVACY, there's a certain satisfaction you'll have knowing that off-site, your property is bordered in part by preservation land for the endangered Scrub Jays that nest there seasonally. Nature, peace and quiet abounds where you'll also have access to hiking trails, and remote picnic areas and playground. Situated at the end of a small cul-de-sac, it is seemingly far away from the bustle of Lakewood Ranch, however an easy 15 minute drive to the nearest grocery store, gas station, and pharmacy, and another 10-20 minutes to Lakewood Ranch's lively Main Street or the world-class rowing & recreational venue at Sarasota's Nathan Benderson Park and more. CAPTURE THE ESSENCE OF LONG-TERM OWNERSHIP BENEFITS evident in this well-kept home that must be seen to be fully appreciated. Attention to regular maintenance schedules and updates too long to list will help make ownership of this home stress free for years to come. For your peace of mind, recent additions include a new roof and fresh coats of the highest quality paint both inside and out. It is cooled and heated by a new air conditioning system, has purified water compliments of a state-of-the-art filtration system with recently replaced pump and filters, and tropical, mature landscaping. All this is wrapped in a home that offers unmatched security: a state-of-the-art alarm and camera system, windows that are 3M industrial impact resistant and reinforced doors, including the entrance to the master suite. Inside, the open floor plan allows you to customize each room to your perfect specifications, containing a master suite with a huge walk-in closet and en-suite bathroom, a bonus room for your family gatherings, a separate living room, a huge kitchen, and four additional rooms that can be bedrooms, offices, or dens. In addition, there are two more bathrooms, one which leads to the lanai. WITH OVER $100,000 IN RECENT PRICE REDUCTIONS, these motivated owners have given you a unique opportunity to have a massive budget to personalize your new estate and make it all you've been looking for in your ideal home!