This is the one * welcome to the founders club, one of the most coveted country club communities in sarasota * this quality built lee wetherington executive home features a very private setting on over 1/2 acre * panoramic views of a tranquil lake in your backyard with serene greenbelt views from your front yard this is a premier location * rarely available in this sought after neighborhood, this beautiful home has been lovingly renovated * step into the grand foyer and be amazed * architectural details are at every turn * the current homeowners painstakingly oversaw every step of the new chef's kitchen with a coastal contemporary design boasting new custom wood cabinets, new quartz countertops, a waterfall island, natural gas cook top and a walk in pantry * the kitchen is open to the spacious family room and an expansive glass enclosed a/c cabana style room with three walls of glass sliders (open the doors in the winter time! ), screen windows, a natural gas fireplace, plus a wet bar this is the perfect space for relaxing, entertaining, and it can even be used as a playroom * this family estate is remarkable with 5,426+/ a/c sqft * 4 bedrooms & 4. 5 baths * den/office * bonus room * a multi use 15x13 safe room could be used as a home gym or flex space * your primary suite features #2 custom california style walk in closet's and a new lovingly renovated spa style bath with custom cabinets, new garden tub, and a spacious walk in shower * this thoughtfully curated bath is a true owners' retreat * formal living room * formal dining room * upstairs features a bonus room and a separate guest bedroom + bath with a screened lanai featuring lake views * just a few of the additional features include: volume ceilings * impact glass windows + storm shutters * solid core door & custom wood trim * new exterior paint 2021 * new interior paint 2022 * whole house water softener and reverse osmosis system * a 40 kilowatt olympian natural gas whole house generator * all of this wraps the private heated pool & spa recently updated with a new heater in 2022 and resurfacing was done in 2021 * the founders club is a beautiful low density 24/7 guard gated community with over 700 acres of wetlands and preserve and only 262 homes. The renowned robert trent jones jr. Golf course offers members easy tee times and is one of the only walkable courses in the region. Har tru tennis courts & pickle ball courts and a picnic pavilion, and playground, basketball court, and fitness center are also on site. Residents enjoy easy access to the cultural venues of downtown sarasota and attractions of lakewood ranch. Optional golf/social memberships. Members enjoy a 24/7 fitness facility, stately clubhouse, community events, and a restaurant with picturesque veranda. Come see this exceptional home and discover an extraordinary lifestyle. One look & you'll fall in love *