This 4 bedroom plus office, 3 bath home is situated on a cul-de-sac in the gated community of The Hammocks. As you enter through the double doors with leaded glass, you will be impressed by the light-filled space you encounter. This home’s split floor plan is designed with space and privacy in mind. On one side of the house, you will find an office with built-in desk and a large window to enjoy the beauty of the outside garden areas while you work. The master bedroom has sliding doors out to the screened lanai. Enjoy an evening swim or early morning dip with ease, as you can just step out of your room to enjoy the pool and spa. The master bathroom has two sinks, a soaking tub and a large walk-in shower. The walk-in closet is spacious with custom-built-ins and a layout designed to help keep you organized. You will find three additional bedrooms on the other side of the house. One of these bedrooms has been converted to an office with a built-in desk. This room and the 2nd bedroom share a full bath and have a privacy door to create a suite of rooms. The third bedroom is tucked away in the back of the house. The full bathroom here also serves as the pool bath. The living room, dining room and family room are all spacious, and with an abundance of sliding doors and windows, they are flooded with natural light. The back of the house surrounds the pool and deck area and looks out to the Preserve. This peaceful location is in the thick of nature, and you will love listening the birds sing in the morning or spotting a graceful deer as dusk approaches. Additionally, this home has an open kitchen with stainless steel appliances, breakfast bar, and nook with an aquarium window that overlooks the pool, a big indoor laundry room with utility sink, numerous built-ins, and a 3-car attached garage with room for a golf cart. Freshly painted, it is ready for you to make your own! The Hammocks enjoys a prime location. Secluded and private, this deed-restricted neighborhood is conveniently located off Bee Ridge Road, and is just 2 miles east of the Interstate. You can enjoy Rothenbach Park, and five golf courses are less than 15 minutes away. Or take a short ride to UTC Mall, area beaches, including world renowned Siesta Key. Travel to the vibrant downtown of Sarasota to take advantage of all the dining, cultural and recreational options it offers.