11830 Forest Park Cir., Bradenton, FL 34211

This quality built Freshwater II Neal home in the gated Central Park community of award-winning Lakewood Ranch is your chance to live the ideal Florida lifestyle! Capturing the essence of indoor/outdoor living, this 3 bedroom plus den home first welcomes you onto the front porch with lake view and into an open floor plan with 9'4" ceilings, ceramic tile floors and natural light. The kitchen features fine cabinetry, granite counters, subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances, closet pantry and center island, and opens to the spacious great room. A large master bedroom has patio views, large closet, and en-suite bathroom with glassed shower, while the separate 2 bedroom guest suite shares a nicely appointed bathroom. The den/library serves as a getaway space with built-in bookshelves and large front windows. Yet, real relaxation begins within the well-designed extended 31' by 16' lanai/patio with bronze cage, paver bricks, privacy wall and Hot Springs spa. A surrounding PVC fence and lush palms enhance the backyard, completing the private oasis — so perfect for entertaining guests or just sipping morning coffee. Central Park offers impressive amenities: pavilion, tennis courts, dog parks, walking trails, recreation field and splash park with playground. Surrounded by A+ schools, it's close to I75, restaurants, UTC mall, LWR Main Street, hospital, YMCA, Earth Fare, and a short drive to top-rated area beaches.