Panoramic & shimmering lakes views, sunsets & a nature lover's paradise! This is an immaculate home, a unique property with the perfect setting ~ it's a paradise in Sarasota! This spacious great room plan, seldom found, lives large & greets the visitor with a rich & impressive portico entry, framed by architectural columns & beautiful paver bricks leading to the entry French doors. Inside you'll find a chef's kitchen, with ALL BRAND NEW stainless steel appliances, including a 5-burner Samsung gas range...other classic features include Brazilian wood floors, extended 18" tile flooring, great room custom built-in, upgraded lighting fixtures, newer A/C system & much, much more! And while the interior mesmerizes, the beautiful custom heated pool/lanai area offer an amazing entertaining space of 1,400 sq. ft. featuring a classic Roman pool design, waterfall & self-cleaning system ~ all surrounded by paver bricks & mature landscaping! This lakeside retreat for relaxation or holiday celebrations certainly beckons. Within a gated & walled commuity offering a community pool, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts, reclaimed irrigation water & estate-sized homesites, Laurel Lakes offers it all. Just minutes to downtown Sarasota, golf courses, Siesta Key beaches,restaurants, medical facilities & only 2 short exits south of the new luxury mall at University Town Center now under construction...what else can LOCATION, PERFECT PRICE & PERFECT HOME say to anyone? This is the one.