Nature enthusiasts, this is the ONE FOR YOU! Welcome to this lovingly maintained & landscape adorned home in popular Glenn Lakes where you'll find the residents jogging, biking & strolling through the pretty neighborhood. An absolute MUST SEE! From the moment you enter the formal foyer you'll be drawn to the captivating view of nature overlooking the marsh & pond with its ever-entertaining inhabitants. The gable caged lanai is accessed via sliders from the great room & has just the right size sparkling pool w/a water feature to cool off during warm summer days. There is plenty of room for your patio furniture & grill & a side door to access a small private doggy yard. The spacious kitchen is open to the equally spacious living room which flows seamlessly through to the lanai. It has a huge breakfast bar that is made of exotic granite & complimented by tumbled stone backsplash. Other kitchen features include a useful warming zone in the range top, wall oven w/microwave above, double sinks, French door refrigerator w/dispenser & plenty of overhead plant shelving complimented by crown molding. The master suite has a view of the lake with a brand-new private door to the lanai & the newly updated bath has a large walk-in closet, dual granite vanities, step in shower & a nice soaking tub. Both of the 2 guest bedrooms have walk-in closets & are in their own hallway. The den accesses the guest bath via a private pocket door & has French doors to the open living area. The formal dining room has a view of more lovely landscaping and is open to the great room. There is an indoor laundry room w/extra cabinets & folding counter. This home is open, spacious, light & bright w/high volume ceilings throughout & many windows to bring the outside in. Last, but not least, the custom landscaping has been lovingly planted & cared for by the current owner & the yard is a showstopper. The tropical & colorful foliage is extraordinary & would make anyone proud to call their own. It is complimented by a custom pavered front entry extending to the 2-car driveway. Other quality attributes of this home include crown molding throughout, custom chair railing & wainscoting in the main living areas, overhead plant shelves, ceiling fans in practically every room, shelving & workbench in the garage. Walk to one of the neighborhood ponds to enjoy your evening stroll or have a game of tennis or pickle ball at the local community court, which overlooks another huge lake. The dedicated community park is beautifully enhanced w/mature oaks & a healthy variety of palm trees & is equipped w/park benches & picnic table at the same lake for the enjoyment of the residents. What a wonderful spot to watch evening sunsets! The location of this home is about 10 minutes to SRQ Airport & the revered famous Ringling Museum, home to the Asolo Repertory Theater, & 15 & 30 to minutes to everything Manatee & Sarasota Counties have to offer from our incredible white, sugary sand beaches to shopping including the treasured St. Armand’s Circle, restaurants, houses of worship, theaters of all kinds including live plays, boating, golfing, fishing, rowing & many sports teams including springtime professional baseball & even polo matches. The trendy UTC Mall is about 20 minutes away which is adjacent to world class rowing competitions. If you have students enrolled in the world-famous IMG Academy, they could walk to school. What are you waiting for? Come make this special residence your new home!