20288 RUTHERFORD AVENUE Under contract-accepting backup offers. Stunning pool home meticulously maintained! This thoughtfully designed residence boasts a split floor plan with an inviting open concept layout. The heart of the home is the well-appointed kitchen, strategically placed in the center for effortless entertaining. Prepare to be captivated by the beautifully updated kitchen, featuring rich wood cabinets, black matte appliances, a convenient breakfast bar, exquisite level 4 granite countertops, contemporary lighting, a generous pantry, and a convenient pass-through window to the lanai. Uniquely designed, this home offers a living room, as well as a separate family room adjacent to the master bedroom, allowing for versatile use – it could easily serve as an additional bedroom, a spacious office, a creative craft room, or even your personal man cave. This home has an extra-large Master bedroom to the right of the house with the other 2 bedrooms on the left sharing the hall bathroom. There's a 3rd bathroom off the family/flex space of the Master bedroom. Three sets of sliding glass doors lead to the lanai, creating a tranquil oasis for relaxation and outdoor enjoyment. This exceptional property is equipped with top-notch features, including accordion shutters surrounding the entire house, a brand-new roof installed in April 2022, Beautiful SALT-WATER pool resurfaced with pebble tech in 2021, a newer HVAC system, and water heater from 2021, and recent exterior paint. Rest easy knowing this home is situated outside the flood zone, and it conveniently offers close proximity to shopping, dining, hospitals, a short drive to I-75, and minutes to the new Sunseeker Resort situated on Charlotte Harbor. Your dream home awaits!