Graceful and secure pool home with tranquil preserve views in...

Graceful and secure pool home with tranquil preserve views in the prestigious Highlands section of The Meadows, one of Sarasota's most sought-after neighborhoods just 15 minutes from downtown. Meandering canopied streets, a quiet cul-de-sac and a charming paver walkway welcome you to this serene oasis in the desirable Longleat Woods enclave. Inside, you will enjoy a cheerful ambiance enhanced by volume ceilings, natural light and walls of sliders overlooking an inviting and spacious private lanai with pool and spa backing up to a 6-acre preserve, ideal for enjoying Florida's indoor-outdoor lifestyle every day. You will appreciate the ample kitchen with white cabinetry, quartz countertops, breakfast bar, a captivating dinette with bay window and the family room with a cozy fireplace. The primary suite features a walk-in closet, soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower and a bonus room that can adapt to your lifestyle needs. All with ideal southwestern exposure, a private third of an acre and half a mile to all the fun The Meadows has to offer. A five-star location on 1,600 park-like acres, The Meadows is a resort lifestyle community 15 minutes from downtown. Residents enjoy 14 miles of biking and hiking trails, fun-filled activities, a fitness center, a Jr. Olympic pool, pickleball courts, dining venues, pay-to-play on three 18-hole golf courses and a top-notch tennis complex. Its prime location places you near award-winning beaches, remarkable arts and culture, Nathan Benderson Park, the upcoming MoteSEA Aquarium, Sarasota Orchestra, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and The Mall at University Town Center -- a world-class shopping, entertainment and dining destination. A fabulous Florida lifestyle awaits! Updates: 2020 and 2017 A/C systems, 2017 pool surface, 2013 tile roof, hurricane shutters throughout, above flood plain, Zone X.