Spectacular water views from this luxurious 4/5- bedroom pool home located in the gated community of Mandalay. Upscale upgrades to this home include new impact-rated and energy efficient sliding doors and most of the windows in the home, brand new 2021 5-ton AC for first floor, plantation shutters on sliding doors, new stainless-steel appliances, new tile back splash and freshly painted cabinets in the kitchen. This home lives large with space and privacy for everyone in the family. Mandalay is a beautiful, gated community with low HOA fees and no CDD fees and in a wonderful location just minutes away from UTC, the Sarasota airport and the fabulous beaches. Classic floor plan is gracious and truly allows everyone their own space. The outside of the home is so inviting with attractive landscaping and a covered front porch and double doors to welcome you into the foyer. A private office/den with double French doors is perfect for working from home and has new laminate flooring. At the front of the home is a formal living and dining room which would be wonderful for hosting dinner parties and entertaining. The heart of the home is the kitchen and family room and eat in dinette space, all which look out to the long pond views and spacious pool and lanai. The kitchen is ready for cookie baking with an island, and dreamy countertops, pretty glass tile back splash, newer stainless appliances, a large pantry, a breakfast bar and breakfast dinette. The pool is heated and 18x36 so get ready for some wonderful pool parties! Covered dining space and so much outdoor entertaining room with a newly screened pool cage overlooking the long pond which is like a nature preserve. The elegant master suite is located on the first floor and has a walk-in closet and spa like master bathroom with soaking tub and oversized shower and dual sinks and a French door leading to the lanai. At the front of the home there are 2 lovely bedrooms with a full bathroom and another 4th bedroom with a full bathroom is located at the back of the home near the pool. Upstairs is a bonus/game/5th bedroom/guest room with full bathroom and closet and expansive water views. The 3-car garage has room to spare and can fit all of your toys. Exceptional value for a high-quality spacious home in Mandalay! Hurry before this beauty is gone!