A true rarity in the Lakewood Ranch Country Club featuring captivating golf course views, 12 foot ceilings, light and bright yet elegant spaces, this charming home offers hurricane impact windows throughout and a whole-house generator. Poised overlooking the 12th fairway of the private Cypress Links Golf Course, nothing quite says Florida refinement like this elegant home. Resplendent touches of classic style and numerous upgrades leave a bold impact from the moment of arrival. A rarity in Lakewood Ranch Country Club, this home is equipped with whole-home hurricane protection including a push-button electric shutters, and hurricane impact doors and garage doors. A beautiful, new wrought iron door welcomes guests inside as stately columns and archways, architectural elements, and soaring 12’ ceilings are perfectly blended with soft hues for a sense of uplifting invitation. Designed with entertaining in mind, the robust great room is ideal for any occasion – whether simple gatherings or boisterous soirees. A fireplace is framed by built-ins while the adjacent formal dining room and butler’s pantry await feasts and cocktail hour. Open the home to the outdoors and Florida’s signature breezes with disappearing sliders leading to the screened lanai for blended living. The kitchen will inspire the family chef’s most daring culinary feats with two-tone cabinetry, gracious island, fashionable granite countertops with plenty of workspaces, breakfast bar, and stainless appliances. An office/den with corner sliders to the lanai and wet bar makes working remotely a dream. Long weekends were meant to be spent poolside, grilling in the outdoor kitchen with bar top seating, and covered area for alfresco dining. The expansive 800’ covered lanai, finished in travertine, and generous pool and spa are perfect for hosting visitors. Thoughtful upgrades are found throughout the residence, including updated LED lighting throughout; prewired JBL speakers in the den, great room, master suite, and lanai; UV scrubber in the AC in 2016; a new 2020 multi-speed pool pump; 2016 refrigerator, washer and dryer. You will also find plantation shutters in every room; a gorgeous master suite boasting a renovated en-suite spa bath; an updated guest bath; dramatic landscape lighting. To say this home is a royal package would be an understatement. Cost to duplicate this home on this size golf course lot with the upgrades featured would be well over $1 million! This regal residence is found in the master-planned Lakewood Ranch with shopping, dining, cultural activities, and close to renowned beaches. VIRTUAL SHOWINGS AVAILABLE!