Welcome to this TUCKED AWAY PRIVATE SANCTUARY, you will love calling your new HOME! Forest Creek is a private gated community built by award-winning NEAL HOMES. This secure gated community is a peaceful oasis. The RESORT-STYLE community pool, rec room, and gym, make this an active and inviting community. The winding pathways throughout the neighborhood are great for walks or biking! PLUS this MAINTENANCE-FREE community will make things a breeze, as you never have to worry about your yard maintenance. The house is nestled on a PREMIUM lot on a cul-de-sac with enchanting preserve and pond views. The home offers comfortable living in a beautiful neighborhood for both full-time and part-time residents. Upgrades include: NEW ROOF 2022, NEW CARRIER AC 2021, NEW Luxury Vinyl flooring in the bedrooms and den, fresh interior and exterior paint, New PLANTATION Shutters, Upgraded LED lighting, and dimmer switches. The home also features a bonus storage closet in 2nd bathroom and in the utility room. This spacious 2-bedroom PLUS A DEN residence boasts vaulted ceilings, 8 ft doors, and expansive 12 ft wide sliders leading to the extended screened lanai, where you can soak in the beauty of the lush preserve and serene lake. Exterior landscape lighting enhances your enjoyment of backyard viewing. The open bright dining room seamlessly combines casual and elegant dining, complemented by a separate patio off the eat-in kitchen, perfect for your barbecue needs. The upscale kitchen features ample cupboard space, pull-out pot drawers, an oversized pantry, and stunning solid surface Cambria counters and backsplash. The generously sized master suite is a retreat with its ensuite bath boasting double sinks, a garden tub, and a frameless glass shower, as well as a walk-in closet with custom built-ins. With all of the new restaurants, shops, and grocery stores being built, Parrish is a better and more affordable alternative to LWR. Some of the new restaurants include: Kelly's Roast Beef and Oar, Iron Raw Bar & Grill, Oak and Stone, Osaka Sushi Grill, Good Liquid Brewing, 3Natives Acai & Juicery, Ono Poke, and much much more! Additionally, the proximity of Parrish to Tampa, Bradenton, and Sarasota is extremely attractive. BIG SAVINGS: FREE 1-Year Home Warranty given at closing. If you use our preferred lender, you can get credit for a free appraisal and additional interest-rate buy-down credit. If you use our preferred Home Inspection Company, discounts will apply on a home inspection package! This home offers convenience and luxury. CDD amount is included in taxes. Don't miss the chance to experience this unique lifestyle--call today for your private showing! Zillow 3D Walkthrough Available Here: https://www.zillow.com/view-imx/7574972a-ed67-4017-9279-cb22c5589ead?setAttribution=mls&wl=true&initialViewType=pano&utm_source=dashboard