THE HAMPTONS in PALMER RANCH... Welcome to your next home; beautifully maintained, 3 bedrooms plus DEN, fabulous views, great space, and a NEW ROOF just completed, southern exposure!! This neighborhood offers grounds maintenance for care-free living. Long sparkling lake views with preserve backdrop will be your focus while enjoying the Florida lifestyle. Sliding glass doors open to the oversized tiled lanai with Clear View screening to enhance the views. Double door entry leads to a wide foyer with 12' ceilings. The open great room floor plan is always light and bright, with large sliding doors, high ceilings, off-set ceramic tile flooring and decorative wall unit. You will love the well-equipped kitchen with newer stainless appliances (electric range, but gas hookup available), beautiful granite counters, walk-in pantry, plenty of counter space and storage, all opening to the dining and great rooms. Breakfast bar for casual dining and space for large dining table. Just off the great room, enter the double doors to the den with sliding glass doors leading to the lanai. This space could be a media room, office, craft room or extra space for guests. The primary bedroom features a sitting area, sliding doors to the lanai, plantation shutters, double walk-in closets and high ceilings. The primary bath is spacious with separate vanities, soaking tub and large shower with built-in bench and niche. A split bedroom floor plan gives you added privacy, with the two additional bedrooms & bathroom perfect for guests. This property is in a sought after school district for all grade levels. Located in the maintenance-free part of The Hamptons on Palmer Ranch, weekly lawn & landscaping maintenance is included in the low HOA fees, perfect for someone who is retiring from maintaining a home up north. You will have time for the beach and sunshine! Residents enjoy a heated community pool & easy access to all that Palmer Ranch offers including; shopping, restaurants, parks, schools, the Legacy Bike Trail, quick access to I-75, downtown Sarasota & easy access to the world-famous Siesta Key Beach. Move in & start enjoying year-round paradise on Florida's Gulf Coast! A perfect vacation home or full-time home for year-round living. Great views and outdoor space!! Bedroom Closet Type: Walk-in Closet (Primary Bedroom).