Fully private certified "green" community with gated entries, homes located in Highlands surround the beautiful 18-hole Rick Robbins designed private golf course, lakes and nature preserves. The new "Viano del Mar" great room floor plan offers an exceptional 2,756 square feet with designer finishes and stunning lake/preserve views. Features include a pool with paver deck, 3 bedrooms plus den, 2.5 baths, separate dining space, 12 ft. ceilings in main living area, 8 ft. doors throughout, double door entry,tile roof, paver driveway and entry, 2 car garage, and beautiful open kitchen with large center island, GE Profile stainless appliances, granite counters and upgraded wood cabinetry. Unsurpassed community amenities include 2,100 square-foot Residence Club, a resort style recreation center, pool & spa, a great room for gatherings, indoor/outdoor fireplace, kitchen, outdoor grill, a large lanai and volleyball court near rec center. Club membership includes access to The Country Club at Lakewood Ranch with award-winning club, golf, state-of-the-art athletic center and aquatic facility, private locker rooms with saunas, steam rooms and Jacuzzi and 18-court tennis facility. Chosen as one of Builder Magazine's Best Builders in America for 2012, the award-winning builder has been in business for over 40 years and built more than 8,000 homes. Protecting and enhancing the environment through thoughtfully designed and carefully executed initiatives has been the cornerstone of the builder's philosophy since 1970.