8309 IDLEWOOD COURT Enjoy a dynamic Florida lifestyle in the heart of Lakewood Ranch! LOCATION! This former model home w/ unique features is nestled in Edgewater Village - a beautifully-landscaped gated & maintenance-free community built around majestic 160-acre Lake Uihlein. Walk to Lakewood Ranch Main Street from charming Edgewater Cove. Entering the elegant home through double doors, you will delight in the SPACIOUS, LIGHT-FILLED & OPEN FLOOR PLAN w/ 11-FOOT CEILINGS. The interior space presents an ideal fusion of classic style, sunlight & privacy. Enjoy a flexible indoor-outdoor lifestyle in the Florida Room, adjacent Screened Lanai & Outdoor Kitchen - all w/ Tranquil Views of the LUSH PRESERVE. The sunlit FLORIDA ROOM is a versatile Retreat, perfect for relaxing or entertaining - w/ a wall of glass & high ceilings. Listen to soothing sounds of flowing water & birds chirping, as you walk outside to the SCREENED LANAI featuring a Water Fountain, outdoor dining area & elegant tile floors throughout. Prepare meals in the covered Outdoor Summer KITCHEN, equipped w/ a propane grill, refrigerator, wet bar/sink & storage cabinets. Stepping inside, the convenient Kitchen features wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances & a pantry closet. When the food is prepared, you have dining choices - serve meals at the Kitchen Breakfast Bar, Casual Dining Area or more Formal Dining Room. Tile floors, Recessed Lights & Crown Molding are featured throughout the main living areas of the home. The sizeable Master Bedroom Suite offers ample storage w/ a large walk-in closet. The En-Suite Master Bathroom features a walk-in shower, soaking tub & dual sinks. Comfortably accommodate guests or family with 2 additional bedroom spaces - a private 2nd Bedroom as well as a 3rd potential Bedroom w/ a built-in Murphy Bed that can also be utilized as a Den w/ built-in desk & shelves. The full Laundry Room features side-by-side washer/dryer & a large storage closet. The 2' extended 2-car garage provides valuable additional storage space. This highly sought-after Maintenance-Free & Gated Community also features a heated Pool/Spa & Clubhouse - all for Low HOA fees of $229/mo. During evening walks just around the corner, relax at the peaceful lakefront Gazebo & Pier, perfect for fishing or watching dramatic lakefront Sunsets. Stroll around scenic Lake Uihlein – offering private community boat ramp & storage for kayaks, canoes & small boats. Across the lake, visit delightful Lakewood Ranch Main Street attractions – outdoor dining, shops, entertainment, movie theater & miniature golf. Activities abound! Fill your social calendars with First Friday celebrations, music & festivals. Watch Sunday polo matches at the Sarasota Polo Club, bike/run/walk on 150 miles of LWR trails, visit weekly Farmers’ Markets at Waterside, or engage in recreational activities at adjacent Legacy Golf Course & Lakewood Ranch Country Club (golf, tennis, fitness, swimming). Just minutes to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, shopping at UTC Town Center & travel from Sarasota Airport. Only 10 miles to Main Street Sarasota & a short drive to world class beaches at Siesta Key & Anna Maria Island. Easy access to Tampa/St.Petersburg and Venice/Naples areas via I-75. Lakewood Ranch is the #1 selling multi-generational master planned community in the U.S., with "A" rated schools. Extraordinary Location - Ideal Community - Your Perfect Home! This is a Recipe for Florida Lifestyle Success!