It’s always about the view, and this Lee Wetherington Ashley II floor plan residence will take your breath away. Bordering a sparkling lake and greenbelt, daily wildlife sightings will enrich your life with serene tranquility, set in coveted southern exposure. The intelligent design is as striking as it is beautiful, where every detail is addressed with remarkable style. Rich, lush landscaping welcomes you with bromeliads, palms and other exotics. Double-door entry leads to the enchanting home in neutral palate with new porcelain wide plank tile flooring. Wood floors in the owner’s suite and fourth bedroom. The formal dining and living room at the entrance offer views of the pool and lake. Numerous high-end upgrades add to the timeless character with plantation shutters, crown molding, architectural details, and double tray ceilings. Outstanding features in the brilliantly updated kitchen include a center island, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, including a Wolf built-in gas cooktop with a vented hood. Breakfast bar with adjacent dinette and aquarium window to enjoy the backdrop. The family room is light and spacious with a corner-pocket slider to let in Florida’s finest weather. The owner’s suite is very roomy with pool access, large walk-in closets, and the bath has a walk-in shower and dual sinks with wide vanities, a soaker tub and a separate toilet. On the opposite side are three bedrooms, two baths, one of which serves as pool bath too. Outdoor living is as compelling as indoor living, sparkling saltwater pool, two covered areas, an additional paver patio outside the pool cage integrates with surroundings. Plenty of space to entertain and enjoy morning coffee and evening cocktails, the exterior and interior blend delicately as one. On a practical note, the home offers hurricane shutters for peace of mind. Near top-rated Pine View School, Legacy Trail, restaurants, beaches, Intracoastal Waterway, boat and kayak launches, Publix, plus coffee shop, gym, pilates and more. Low HOA fees include maintenance of yard, irrigation water, community pool/spa, high speed internet, cable TV, gym and pickle ball court. While a short distance from the Intracoastal and Gulf of Mexico, this home is in a preferred X flood zone.