BINGO!! Stunning 3BD/3BA/3 car garage PLUS a separate office, custom screened lanai which is nearly as spacious as the 3 car garage You'll be amazed by the attention to detail that is inherent with Ryland built homes and embellished by the owners for their personal enjoyment. This St. James II model is just what you are looking with first floor living and 2nd floor bonus room. This home has been lovingly maintained and offers two air conditioner zones, newer kitchen and laundry appliances, whole house 2021 water softener system, hurricane shutters and hurricane impact sliders. WOW. As you enter you'll love the natural light enhanced by the high ceilings, broad windows and open floor plan. The heart of the home is the open kitchen with its built in ovens; both traditional and microwave-convection. The island breakfast bar allows the Chef to cook, visit with family seated in the oversized breakfast area and serve seated guests at the counter. The first floor Master suite provides a peaceful retreat. The closets are gigantic!. Are you working remote? Then you will appreciate the first floor private office with built-in shelving, flexible desk workspace and doors to close the office off from activities in the main house. The downstairs front room offers tremendous flexible use. It is currently arranged as a meet / greet area plus a formal dining area. Family bedrooms 2 & 3 plus guest bath are located on the first floor. Car enthusiasts will love the 3 car garage with ample space for additional storage or a workshop area. The hurricane impact family room sliders open to the custom designed for entertaining screened lanai enhanced by the backyard preserve privacy. The windows around the screened lanai and Master bedroom sliders are also hurricane impact. All other windows have hurricane shutters. The 2nd floor bonus room plus full bathroom is perfect for guests or family members needed their own living private living space. Oakleaf Hammock is centrally located in Ellenton. This gated community offers family playground basketball court and beautiful walking paths through the community. Ellenton is just off I 75 exit 224 with spectacular access to the Ellenton Outlet Mall, grocery stores, restaurants and 25 minute drive to the beaches and boat launches. Oakleaf Hammock does allows fences (with HOA approval). The backyard paradise, custom updates, magnificent screened lanai and spacious garage all bundle into a "Home Sweet Home" opportunity. Private showings easily arranged. Call today.