5215 88TH STREET E "Hello Friends, " in my best Jim Nantz impersonation voice.....Nestled on the 8th fairway in the coveted neighborhood of Rosedale, which is just on the "fringe" of Lakewood Ranch, sits this wonderfully updated custom built home. The panoramic views of the golf course and surrounding lakes are top notch. This 3 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home with an office/den "aims" to please even the pickiest of buyers. The home boasts many updates, which include a new roof in 2022, a commercial grade tankless hot water heater, granite countertops, crown molding, tray ceilings, and custom plantation shutters. Other 2022 updates include professional painting on the interior and exterior of the home, epoxy on the garage floor, landscaping, new gutter system, pool cage re-screened for "no-see ums", and new carpeting. The home is wired as a Smart House and also has a surround sound system. "Hone-in" on your chef skills with a kitchen that has been completely remodeled, which Includes commercial GE café ‘brushed stainless steel appliances, gas range, convection or regular w/holding drawer & stainless-steel range hood, granite countertops & breakfast bar, Imported Italian marble backsplash & tile, Water Pro filtration system, light wood abundant kitchen cabinetry that are double stacked to ceiling with accent lighting & glass front cabinetry, pull-outs, lazy Susan’s, and even a cabinet charging station. The owner's suite offers two walk in closets along with an additional specialty closet. The master bathroom has also been remodeled with a jacuzzi tub set in granite to match the elevated counters, with river rock roman shower, granite countertops, dual sinks, accent fiber optic lighting and tile, designer fixtures and faucets. The screened lanai, overlooking the heated resort style pool, is the perfect spot to enjoy watching the natural foliage along with the "birdies and eagles". The HOA fees cover the 24 hour manned security gate, cable, and internet. The Rosedale community offers more amenities at an additional cost and is not mandatory in this section of the neighborhood: Golf membership, Social Membership, which includes a Heated Junior Olympic Pool, Tennis Courts, beautifully updated Clubhouse, State-of-the-Art Fitness Center & Yoga Room, Pool Table & Poker Room, Bocce' ball, Restaurant, variety of Clubs & Card Games, Manager, and Common Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping. This community is right in the "heart" of top restaurants, shopping, gyms, salons, and just a short "drive" to the world renown, white sandy beaches. Hurry and put this on your list today so that you can be the "leader in the clubhouse!". Rosedale Golf & Country Club is a Gated Community with NO CDD Fees, 24 Hour Security, Full Calendar of Activities, Social Clubs & Events! The Rosedale community offers a Heated Junior Olympic Pool, Tennis Courts, beautifully updated Clubhouse, State-of-the-Art Fitness Center & Yoga Room, Pool Table & Poker Room, Bocce' ball, Restaurant, variety of Clubs & Card Games, Manned Gates, Security Guard, Hotwire Cable & Internet Included, Manager, Common Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping. This community is right in the "heart" of top restaurants, shopping, gyms, salons, and just a short "drive" to the world renown, white sandy beaches. Hurry and put this on your list today so that you can be the "leader in the clubhouse!"