5226 96TH STREET E Country club life without the country club price... LOW HOA, NO CDD! This stately home has been meticulously maintained and is ready for its new owners. Offering a spacious layout with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 3 car garage, providing plenty of room for both relaxation and entertainment. MOVE-IN READY. As you enter the home you'll be greeted with high tray ceilings, crown molding, and plantation shutters throughout. A split floor plan designates the primary bedroom it's own quarters of the home with maximum privacy. Just outside of the master suite is a dedicated dining room with a dry bar and a family room with views of the backyard oasis. The kitchen is a chef's dream equipped with double ovens and a natural gas range... not to mention the abundance of cabinet space. Entertaining guests is a breeze within the large living room that is seamlessly connected. This well-designed layout includes the 2 guest rooms with an additional office/den room towards the back of the home, overlooking the pristine golf course. Perfect for those who work from home or desire a quiet retreat. As an added bonus you can enjoy peace of mind with a whole-house generator and retractable, motorized hurricane shutters on the pool deck. With a 3 car garage you can store your vehicles and/ or golf carts! The garage was recently repainted and floors resurfaced. Just outside the sliding glass doors, the travertine pool deck features a sparkling pool, rejuvenating spa, and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen – fit for any type of lifestyle. The pool and spa were both resurfaced and redesigned to compliment the outdoor upgrades. This home also has a BRAND NEW TILE ROOF completed in 2023. Beyond the boundaries of your property, take advantage of the community's tennis facilities and the scenic beauty of the adjacent golf course. This is not just a home; it's a lifestyle – where luxury meets leisure in Lakewood Ranch. This well established community is one of a kind, in an unbeatable location. A one of a kind home that speaks for itself, come see for yourself today!