Come live the Florida lifestyle to the fullest in this very elegant and inviting Arthur Rutenberg built, four bedrooms plus office plus three AND A HALF BATH residence located behind the gates of the coveted subdivision of South Creek. A quintessential, west of the Trail, WATERFRONT, old Florida-style neighborhood of about 70 magnificent homes, all rich and unique in their own architectural details and amazing curb appeal, this home is NO EXCEPTION. Over 3100 square feet of pure comfort under air. The pleasant visit begins the moment you pull up to the double entry doorway and are greeted with a welcoming foyer leading to the family room and dining room with soaring ceilings, filled with natural light due in part to the southern exposure the home enjoys and numerous windows and sliders. The true split, smart floor plan with the spacious owner suite with tall ceilings and crown moldings on one side of the residence and the additional three generous size bedrooms on the other, offer additional privacy to all family members and guests alike. The updated kitchen with wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and subway tiles backsplash is located in the heart of the home, ideal for great family gatherings and entertaining friends all throughout the year. Grab your favorite book and your drink of choice and come on out to the spacious all-screen-in lanai, overlooking your very own private pool, not to mention the roomy covered area with its own storage cabinets and "Serving -Bar " space to boot. Other great features include plantation shutters for that added touch of elegance, Solar shades remotely controlled for extra convenience, designer grade laminate flooring for easy care in most bedrooms and the office, A BRAND NEW ROOF(2022) WITH a TRANSFERABLE WARRANTY for added peace of mind, A COMPLETLY NEW AC SYSTEM (2020) WITH transferable warranty as well, an irrigation well and pump for the whole lawn for added savings, a large walk-in shower in the master suite with its own water heater for practically instant hot water and more of it, The list goes on and on... Its location is the icing on the cake. All within a very short distance to great shopping, dining, and world class entertainment, an amazing selection of beautiful beaches, downtown Venice is only a hop, skip and a jump away, and only a few minutes to downtown Sarasota .Top graded schools all around and Pineview School is less than two miles away. The beautiful community of South Creek also offers a day dock to pick up friends on the boat at a moment's notice or launch the kayaks to go explore the gorgeous Florida outdoors, tennis courts, basketball court, and a community park for all of its fortunate residents. Make an appointment today to see this outstanding residence before it's too late!