17814 CRESSWIND TERRACE Just bring your suitcase—this turnkey home is move-in ready and can be sold fully furnished at your request. The choice is yours! Skip the 9 month wait for new construction — move into your dream home in just 30 days! Experience the perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and resort-style living in this exquisite 4-bedroom + flex room, 4-bathroom pool home located in Cresswind, Lakewood Ranch’s premier 55+ community. Thoughtfully upgraded inside and out, this home offers refined living spaces, a serene backyard retreat, and access to world-class amenities — all without the wait. Hurricane-impact windows and a whole-house generator hookup provide year-round security. Inside, the open-concept design is filled with elegant finishes and high-end upgrades. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s delight, boasting an upgraded microwave/oven, Insta-hot faucet, custom-finished pantry, and a stunning stone-accented island — perfect for entertaining. The great room impresses with a custom feature wall, built-in entertainment system, motorized shades, and an added architectural column for style and dimension. The owner’s suite is a true retreat, featuring dual shower heads, motorized shades, finished closets, and additional outlets for convenience. Guest bedrooms and the versatile flex room offer custom cabinetry, a Murphy bed, built-in desk, and ceiling fans. Fresh interior paint and professionally cleaned/sealed tile floors with a 5-year warranty complete the move-in-ready appeal. The upstairs is perfect for family or out of town guests. Outdoor Living at Its Finest Step outside to your private oasis. The expansive screened lanai features a custom outdoor kitchen, ceiling fan, speakers, TV hookup, and ambient cage lighting. Relax in the resort-style saltwater pool and spa, complete with a pool railing and extra spa step for ease. Upgraded travertine pavers, lush landscaping, stone pathways, and an extended concrete pad create a perfect space for entertaining or unwinding in style. Additional Upgrades Include a whole-home water filtration system, wireless access points in the lanai and great room, front path and lanai lighting whole-house gutters & enhanced irrigation system timed garage and entryway lighting. The unbeatable Location is just minutes from the Lakewood Ranch Library, Waterside Place, shopping, dining, and UTC, with easy access to I-75, downtown Sarasota, and the Gulf Coast’s stunning beaches. This pet-friendly, well-managed 55+ community offers over 250 acres of amenities, including a resident-exclusive clubhouse, SmartFit/EGym training center, yoga and art studios, card rooms, pickleball and tennis courts, bocce, walking trails, an event lawn for food trucks, and a heated resort pool and spa — all overseen by a full-time lifestyle director. Don’t wait months for new construction — this upgraded luxury home is ready for you today. Schedule your private showing and start living the Lakewood Ranch lifestyle now!