This delightful home is situated in an UNBEATABLE location. A lovely drive along a scenic winding road will bring you to an idyllic neighborhood of The Highlands, deep within The Meadows. This inviting home will welcome you with a beautiful deco-crete driveway & lush landscaping. The split floor plan features high ceilings, Italian porcelain tile, spacious rooms, plantation shutters & pocketing sliders that open wide, bringing the tropical outdoors in. Central to Hearth & Home is the updated kitchen...stainless appliances, including a gas stove/electric oven, Golden Persa granite countertops, & Natural-glazed soft-close maple cabinetry, & a breakfast bar. The kitchen is open to the dinette & family room where the gorgeous stone (gas burning) fireplace & wet bar encourage cozy relaxation.The roomy Master Suite provides two walk-in closets, luxurious Italian marble vanities, walk-in Roman shower, & a soaking tub w/ a private garden view. The 3rd bedroom can serve as a home office, with an unusually substantial storage closet. Incorporated in the Laundry room is a large linen closet. The expansive, very private lanai, surrounded by lush foliage is a tropical oasis! Enjoy splashing around in the SkyBlue PebbleTech heated pool & spa! The Meadows is a picturesque community of 1650 park-like acres, 80 lakes, 3 golf courses, miles of nature trails, & home of The Meadows Country Club(membership optional but encouraged) offering Golf, world-class Tennis, Olympic-sized pool, Fitness Center, 3 Dining options, & social activities...Just a quick trip to downtown Sarasota, the beaches, I75, and to all of the shopping & dining imaginable along the University Corridor! Easy to Show.