In Palmer Ranch's charming Stonebridge community, this sunny St. Charles model home, designed by Arthur Rutenberg and modified with a 3rd bathroom, sits on a quiet, private, premium lot with preserve and LAKE VIEWS. Meticulously maintained, this delightful home was completely refurbished by the present owners in 2006. The extensive renovations included installation of a new swimming pool w/solar heat, custom, adjustable awnings on the lanai (SW exposure), Trane A/C system, 16" porcelain floor tile, new bedroom carpeting with upgraded padding, designer bathroom wall tile, quartz kitchen & bath counters, under-mounted sinks & contemporary fixtures, reverse osmosis water system in kitchen, plantation shutters, custom walk-in closets, crown molding, 6" baseboards, window trim, solar window impact film, re-piping, designer lighting fixtures inside & out, tropical-style ceiling fans, new paint inside & out, and upgraded landscaping & sprinklers. New 50-gal h/w heater '13; range '09, microwave '08, dishwasher'11. Neutral colors throughout. Paint recently refreshed. Convenient Palmer Ranch location with top Sarasota schools. Short walk to Legacy Trail & short drive to shopping. Seven miles to the world famous Siesta Key Beach. When the 4-panel pocket doors ofthe great room are pushed aside and afternoon sun floods the house, you will know why you want to live in Florida!