Luxurious custom home situated on over 3/4 of an acre with a scenic lake view in the Preserve at Heron Lake. This gated community of 32 homes with spacious lot sizes allows for privacy plus there is NO CDD Fee and flood insurance is NOT required. Convenient location within an easy drive to #1 Siesta Key Beach, golf courses, shopping, dining, Twin Lakes Sports Complex and I-75. Districted schools are nearby and are highly rated: Lakeview Elementary, Sarasota Middle, Riverview High School. This home is beautifully designed and perfectly positioned to capture the glistening long water and nature view. Built by award winning Arthur Rutenberg Homes, featuring: 4 Bedrooms, 4 Full Bathrooms, Den/Home Office, Living Room, Leisure Room, Bonus Room, Formal Dining Room, Casual Dining Area, Wet-Bar, 3 Car Garage, Outdoor Kitchen and Swimming Pool. From the moment you enter, you will take notice of the fine craftsmanship, authentic architectural detailing, and an open floor plan with timeless elegance. Highlights include impressive ceiling detail, high ceilings, custom lighting throughout, generously sized rooms, neutral flooring, plenty of storage, custom millwork and large windows and sliders to capture the view. The chef's kitchen in the heart of the home has a beautiful view and is outfitted with custom cherry wood cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, upgraded Fulgor cooktop with natural gas, large island, wet-bar area, walk-in pantry, and a casual dining area. The floorplan is perfectly balanced for entertaining and enjoying the Florida lifestyle with both the leisure and bonus room opening to the expansive outdoor living area. The primary suite has a scenic water view, very large custom walk-in closet and spa-like bath. Guest bedrooms are in a separate wing of the home for the utmost privacy. The lanai features a heated saltwater lap pool with swim jets, a sauna, a firepit and an outdoor kitchen. The southern exposure for your pool allows for plenty of sunshine throughout the day. Plus, there are solar panels for pool heating in addition to the Pentair gas heater (gas heater new in 2022). This home is equipped with 2 instant gas water heaters (replaced in 2021 and 2023), newer HVAC (2019), newer exterior paint (2019), water softener (new in 2024), reverse osmosis system (new in 2024), whole house generator (new in 2022) and newer landscaping (2023 & 2024). All windows have interior 3M coating for UV & sound reduction.