16524 PAYNES MILL DRIVE One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to Park East at Azario, a highly desired neighborhood within Lakewood Ranch. Not far from Sarasota, Lakewood Ranch is the #1 best-selling multigenerational master-planned community in the country. This move in ready home was built in 2022, offering the opportunity to own in a sold out, premier community without the wait of new construction. This chic single-story residence spans over 2, 700 sq ft, featuring 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and a separate den/office/library. The open-concept living area centers around the kitchen, complete with GE® stainless steel Cafe appliances including a double wall oven and gas cooktop, a spacious island with quartz tops and designer cabinets. Home upgrades include an Aquasana® 3-stage Max water filtration system, LENNOX® high efficiency air conditioning systems with Honeywell Home® touchscreen/ Wi-Fi thermostats, central vac system and tankless water heater. The oversized lot offers ample space to design and build your own custom pool, complete with pre-wiring done and rough-in for an outdoor kitchen. Additional upgrades include pocket sliding patio door, 8' interior doors and an air-conditioned 3-car garage with epoxy flooring and upgraded insulation. Residents of Park East at Azario enjoy access to a heated community pool with spa, sports fields that include a basketball court, beach volleyball court and soccer field, playground and pet park, miles of walking trails, and beautiful parks. Conveniently located a short drive to upscale shopping and dining, I-75 and the beautiful Gulf Coast Beaches. Seller is open to contributing to a rate buy-down.