One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Enjoy luxury lakefront living in this sophisticated, move-in ready customized Chapel Hill estate home in the gated community of Bridgewater in Lakewood Ranch. Greeted by lush landscaping, the seller has spared no expense in additions, including stately king and Queen Anne palms enhanced by landscape lighting and exquisite exterior brickwork. This spectacular two-story/five-bedroom/four-bath/three-car garage home features a theater media room, soaring ceilings and custom flooring. Refined appointments and finishes are found throughout, including 24” polished porcelain tile on the main floor, engineered hardwood flooring on the second floor, tray ceilings with recessed lighting, wainscoting and crown molding. Inside, an impressive foyer with striking tile floors opens to the chic formal living room, with both spaces showcasing dramatic tray ceilings. Four paneled sliding glass doors in the family room lead to the screened lanai and saltwater pool/spa, surrounded by breathtaking views of the lake and an expanse of mature trees. Chefs will be in their element in the spacious, well-equipped kitchen, which features a 14’ luxurious Cambria quartz countertops, Thermador appliances, custom backsplash, pendant lighting, expansive eat-in kitchen, mini wet bar and kitchen desk with adjacent entertainment sink. Rounding out the first floor is a guest bedroom with adjacent full bath, which is easily accessed from the pool. The spacious owner’s suite is an inviting hideaway with a screened balcony overlooking the gorgeous pool and lake. The en-suite bath features dual vanities, soaking tub, walk-in shower, private water closet and two walk-in closets. There also are three additional bedrooms, two of which have access to the sprawling covered balcony within the screened lanai, providing many versatile options. A large en-suite bonus room poses as a second owner’s suite with private bath or media theater room – the possibilities are endless! Completing the second floor is a loft area that has been enhanced with an upgraded plexiglass enclosure, perfect for a playroom, office, TV or craft room. The home includes $300,000 of upgrades, including all new flooring, fully remodeled kitchen, loft built-ins, interior and exterior painting, upgraded pool lanai screen, enclosed front porch, custom pool and spa, new epoxy garage floor, insulated garage doors, CAT 6 wiring, seven outdoor surveillance cameras, new inverted garage AC, halo filters on AC units, Cumming 48k full-house generator, water softener, full-house water infiltration system, landscape package and more. Conveniently located minutes from the UTC mall, restaurants, top-rated schools and the Sarasota and Manatee counties’ beautiful beaches. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle today!