7164 Rue De Palisades, Unit 5Sarasota, FL 34238Price: $518,000

Exceptional Palmer Ranch Living with Serene Lake Views! Welcome to Palisades at Palmer Ranch, an intimate gated and maintenance-free community of just 43 Mediterranean-inspired homes. From the moment you enter through the gates, you'll appreciate the beautiful landscaping, palm-lined streets, paver driveways, barrel tile roofs, and the inviting heated community pool with covered seating and a summer kitchen overlooking the lake. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath Monet-inspired model by Gibraltar Builders offers an open, airy floor plan and an abundance of natural light, with tranquil views of Crane Lake from many of the home's principal living spaces. A brand-new screened front porch provides a wonderful outdoor retreat and, on cooler days, allows the front door to be opened for refreshing cross-ventilation throughout the home. Step through the spacious foyer and immediately enjoy the picturesque sightline through the living room's French doors to the screened lanai and beyond to Crane Lake. The lake is a peaceful backdrop for everyday living, with an abundance of birdlife and seasonal visitors providing a constantly changing view. The spacious formal dining area flows naturally into the well-appointed kitchen and adjoining family room, creating an ideal space for both entertaining and everyday living. The kitchen features white cabinetry, gleaming nearly new, LG stainless-steel appliances including gas range, solid-surface countertops, and glass-block windows. Custom built-in cabinetry spans one wall of the family room, while large windows showcase the beautiful lake setting. Plantation shutters, 10-foot ceilings, crown molding, tray ceilings, and graceful arched doorways add to the home's timeless character. The elegant primary suite is a private retreat, complete with its own French doors leading to the lanai, a built-in desk with storage and lake views, and an impressive four closets. The primary bath features dual vanities, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms offer flexibility for guests, a home office, or den. The covered and screened lanai is where you'll truly appreciate the peaceful setting-an ideal place to enjoy your morning coffee, entertain friends, or simply watch the birds and wildlife on Crane Lake. Additional highlights include newer luxury plank flooring, a large laundry room, new front-yard plantings, and thoughtful architectural details throughout. And the location is hard to beat. Just outside the gates, you're minutes from outstanding dining and shopping, The Legacy Trail, TPC golf, and the world-renowned sands of Siesta Key Beach. Come discover the relaxed, maintenance-free Palmer Ranch lifestyle you've been waiting for-where every day feels a little like a vacation.