This beautiful, well-maintained 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom (plus office and bonus room) POOL home located in the gated community of The Hammocks. As you enter, you will notice the 12 ft ceilings and coffered ceilings. The formal dining room and formal living room are situated on either side of the entrance hall. The perfect floor plan for entertainment. The spacious kitchen opens to the family room. Beautifully equipped it features granite counters, a breakfast bar, stainless steel dishwasher, SubZero refrigerator, double convection ovens, a 5 burner gas range, large pantry, and cherry wood cabinets with crown molding. The adjoining breakfast nook, with seamless bay window, looks out to the beautiful pool and beyond to a natural preserve. The home has a 3 way split bedroom plan providing space and privacy for residents and visiting guests. French doors lead you into the oversized master suite. The bedroom with tray ceilings is large and offers room for a seating area. Sliding doors open to the large, screened lanai. This incredible space also has a walk-in closet with custom built-ins and ensuite bathroom with jetted tub, separate shower, and double sinks with granite counters. The office has glass French doors and a bay window as well as hardwood floors and a built-in desk. The bonus room has a door out to the pool area and also features hardwood floors. The laundry room has cabinets providing plenty of storage space, a utility sink and a Bosch washer & dryer. There is so much to love inside this home you may not want to go out, but when you do, you will be delighted! There are 4 separate pocket sliding doors that lead out to the large, screened lanai with gorgeous pool with gas heated spa that was recently resurfaced. There is a covered, pavered patio and built-in outdoor kitchen making this area perfect for any way you want to use it, a afternoon in the sun, dining in the shade or hosting a party, you will love using this space year-round. The 0.35 acre lot provides a peaceful view of the nature preserve and a private horse farm behind it. he 3 car garage has built-in cabinets and an epoxied floor. The home has been updated with two NEW A/C units in 2021 and NEW Hurricane Rated Windows in 2021. It also has a whole house Generac generator. Crown molding, recessed lights, and central vac with kick sweep in the kitchen are some of the additional features this home has to offer. Conveniently located just east of I-75, The Hammocks is just steps away from Rothenbach Park. 5 golf courses are nearby. Downtown Sarasota, Siesta Key Beach, UTC Mall, and fine dining are minutes from this lovely community with low HOA fees and no CDD fees.