As you enter through the glass double front doors of this elegant custom 3 bed 2 bath pool home, you will appreciate the high-volume ceilings graced with large arched windows that fill the home with an abundance of natural lighting. The home conveys the ambiance of a gracious Southern Living lifestyle beginning with the sitting area on the covered front porch, double covered sitting areas on the lanai in the back and gorgeous travertine tile that runs thru out the open floor plan of the home. A touch of a trayed ceiling in the master along with a soaking tub and incredible views from your bed will provide the sanctuary you seek. Once you open the living rooms triple pocketing glass sliders, you instantly expand your family’s comfort and entertainment capacity. The pool deck and cage extend along the entire width of the home and offers a heated pool/spa that overlooks the spectacular water views of the pond behind the home filled with an abundance of wildlife. Stately old oak trees dripping with Spanish Moss gracefully lean over the water and are home to nesting Great Blue Herons, Cormorants, songbirds and an abundance of fish hiding in the nearby swaying cattails. In the distance you can see the lush greens of a golf course where you can watch golfers test their skills, yet far enough away for privacy in your home. Sunset & sunrise reflections & gorgeous star filled night skies complete the serenity of this setting. A new GAF Timberline 50-year roof with a transferable warranty was installed in 2020. It includes an integrated low profile zero lift Solar System that produces electricity for the home and has a 5-star wind mitigation rating. A new variable speed pool pump, heat pump and solar blanket were also added 2 years ago. A new HVAC system with a smart thermostat was installed 2020 (warranty transferrable). New lawn irrigation system with timer installed 2 years ago and its water supply pumps from the lake out back! Other features include, stone counter-tops, stainless-steel appliances, breakfast nook, walk-in closets, security system, pool bath access, an interior laundry room/sink, and a side-entry garage. The 648-sf garage has a really nice surprise waiting for its new owners. It has a 7’ x 13’ (91 total sf) heated & cooled room with high vaulted ceilings and its own window that sits inside adjacent to the 2-car garage bay. The beauty of this space is that it is more cost effective because you do not have to heat & cool an entire garage area! The current owner uses it as his office/workshop space. It could have many uses …just use your imagination! In addition, there is another separate storage area (4 ft x 6.5 ft) with high ceilings within the garage area. The attic also has additional storage space. The home sits on a dead-end street and as a result there is limited traffic. Rotonda is a deed restricted golfing community that has 4 public golf courses with clubhouses open to the public for dining and special events along with a low HOA of only $190/year. There are multiple clubs you can join or simply visit the nearby enchanting islands of Boca Grande, Gasparilla, Don Pedro, and Manasota Key with their beautiful white sandy beaches. Restaurants, shopping, schools & local hospitals complete the picture and make this the ideal place to live for all ages.