Experience privacy and spectacular wide lake vistas from this stunning, award-winning custom "St. Augustine IV" floor plan by Arthur Rutenberg. Located in The Preserve at Heron Lake, a beautifully landscaped 333-acre gated community of only 32 luxury estate homes built on half-to-one-acre homesites amongst wide lakes and serene natural surroundings. This fabulous four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath plus office and bonus room residence offers over 3,700 square feet of beautifully appointed, well-designed space with many architectural upgrades on a 32,378 square foot homesite. Enter the home through the spectacular custom door and discover breathtaking, expansive lake views from nearly every room. The spacious open floor plan features a living room with a floor-to-ceiling stone fireplace, formal dining room and family room with a handsome wood inset ceiling, all wrapped around the pool area, providing abundant space for entertaining family and guests. The spacious chef's kitchen and breakfast room offer bar seating, a large island with a second sink, gas cooking and a walk-in pantry. Walls of glass pocketing sliders and 10 to 12-foot ceilings create a seamless flow from indoors to the outdoor screened-in lanai, greatly expanding the living area. Relax and unwind in the sun or the shade by the large, free-form, southern exposure saltwater pool and spa, which overlook the lake, offering shaded seating, dining areas and a summer kitchen. The generous lakefront bonus room has many uses — an additional work-from-home space, study, media room, extra bedroom or game room. Retreat to the private, oversized, luxurious master bedroom and bath suite. The split bedroom floor plan offers three additional bedrooms, plus two-and-a-half-baths on the opposite side, for the comfort of your family or overnight guests. Other features of this spectacular home include transom windows, extensive crown molding, wood inlaid and tray ceilings, wood and neutral tile flooring, new tile roof (2020), two-zone HVAC (2020 and 2018), PGT impact-resistant glass windows and sliders, stone front elevation, paver pool deck, walkways and driveway and an oversized three-car side entry garage. Conveniently located in a top-rated school system near shopping, restaurants and hospitals with easy access to I-75. Downtown Sarasota's cultural amenities are only 15 minutes by car and the #1 beach in the USA, Siesta Key Beach, is only 20 minutes away by car.