3425 Highlands Bridge Rd., Sarasota, FL 34235

First time on the market! Breathtaking lake views from this spacious pool home in the desirable Highlands area of The Meadows, a park-like oasis 15 minutes from downtown. A tranquil street and a circular driveway welcome you to this expanded Stratford floor plan with three bedrooms plus office. With ideal southern exposure, you will love its bright and open floor plan with high ceilings, natural light and disappearing sliders showcasing a private lanai with pool and spa framed by breathtaking lake and distant golf views. Prepare to be mesmerized by the daily parade of birds and colorful sunsets! The spacious primary suite features double walk-in closets, dual vanities, soaking tub and walk-in shower. Recent upgrades include barrel-tile roof, LG stainless steel appliances, water heater, air-conditioning system, pedestal washer and dryer, pool cage, recently painted inside and out, with two water filtering systems, an irrigation well and in flood zone X, an area of minimal flood risk. All perfect to enjoy Florida’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle, and within a short ride to all the fun The Meadows has to offer. With a five-star location and on 1,600 park-like acres, The Meadows is a resort lifestyle community 15 minutes from downtown. Residents enjoy 14 miles of biking and hiking trails, fun-filled activities, fitness center, Junior Olympic-size pool, pickleball courts, dining venues, and pay-to-play for three 18-hole golf courses and top tennis complex. Plus, close to the country's award-winning beaches, remarkable arts and culture, and just two miles from Nathan Benderson Park, the new Mote SEA attraction, the future Sarasota Orchestra and The Mall at University Town Center, a world-class fashion and dining destination. A fabulous Florida lifestyle awaits. 2021 barrel-tile roof, 2021 LG stainless-steel appliances, 2020 water heater, 2019 A/C system, 2018 pedestal washer and dryer, 2017 pool cage, recently painted inside and out, two water filtering systems, irrigation well, preferred flood zone X.