MOTIVATED SELLER — BEST NEW PRICE! GORGEOUS 3-BEDROOM END UNIT with LAKE & GOLF FRONT VIEWS and a GARAGE, offered BEAUTIFULLY TURNKEY FURNISHED (including all porch furniture currently being stored in the garage). This immaculate, move-in-ready home lives like a model and delivers panoramic views of the pond and golf course from the Great Room, Lanai and Kitchen. Located in highly desirable Tara Preserve, residents enjoy pay-as-you-play golf with no mandatory membership, optional memberships, golf-cart friendly streets, and full access to resort-style amenities. Maintenance-free living! Inside, this bright, cheerful end unit features 1,659 sq.ft., an open flowing floorplan, plantation shutters, tray ceilings, crown moldings, (no carpet). Enjoy the PRIVATE 12x12 SCREENED LANAI overlooking the lake and golf course, perfect for sunset evenings, morning coffee, entertaining, reading, or simply relaxing in the peaceful setting. The spacious eat-in kitchen offers white cabinetry, two pantries (including a walk-in), a large island, Corian counters, stainless appliances, tray ceiling, windows overlooking the lake, and a double sliding glass door opening to the lanai. A welcoming foyer opens to an airy living and dining room with sliding glass doors framing beautiful water views. Neutral décor throughout enhances the natural light that fills this end unit from multiple windows. All bedrooms feature ceiling fans, generous closets, and beautiful wood-like laminate flooring. The primary suite includes a walk-in closet plus an additional closet, double windows, and an en-suite bath. The third bedroom, with sliding pocket doors and two double closets, is ideal as a guest room, office, or flex space. The laundry room includes a washer/dryer, laundry tub, abundant cabinetry, and a storage closet. Grand Oaks residents enjoy their own community pool just steps away, plus full access to Tara Preserve amenities: resort-style pool & spa, fitness center, tennis courts, clubhouse activities, and the pay-as-you-play golf course. Maintenance-free fees include premium cable with HBO, high-speed internet, water, and sewer. Centrally located near UTC Mall, dining, Lakewood Ranch Medical, SRQ & TPA airports, top-rated Gulf beaches, Premier Sports Campus, Mote Aquarium, Polo, rowing regattas, the Farmers Market, and IMG Academy. This is the best of Sarasota, Bradenton, and Lakewood Ranch in one perfect location with ideal lock-and-leave convenience.Pictures cannot capture the stunning natural light, beauty, and flow of this condo, it shows even better in person. Schedule your showing and start living the fabulous maintenance-free, resort-style lifestyle today. Note: Seller to opay tile roof special assessment in full at closing.