8426 IDLEWOOD COURT Enjoy life in the heart of vibrant Lakewood Ranch! Ideal LOCATION! NEW TILE ROOF was just installed in June 2024! This pristine home is perfectly situated in Edgewater Village - a Gated, Maintenance-Free & beautifully-landscaped community built around majestic 160-acre Lake Uihlein. Just a short walk to shops & restaurants on Lakewood Ranch Main Street. Amazing benefit for the new homeowner – The sun-filled FLORIDA ROOM adds 240 additional square feet of potential living space to this home! Entering the home through double doors, delight in the OPEN FLOOR PLAN w/ HIGH CEILINGS. The interior presents an ideal fusion of classic style & casual leisure space. You can design this flexible space to meet your lifestyle needs. The centrally-located Kitchen features granite countertops, stainless steel appliances & a pantry closet. Serve casual meals at the bright Kitchen Dining Area or Breakfast Bar. A separate Dining Room offers a more formal dinner or entertainment option. The sizeable Master Bedroom Suite offers a wall of windows for natural sunlight as well as ample storage w/ a walk-in closet. The En-Suite Master Bathroom features a walk-in shower, dual sinks, linen closet & separate water closet. Comfortably accommodate guests or family with 2 additional bedroom spaces - a private 2nd Bedroom as well as a 3rd flexible Den/Office/Bedroom w/ convenient desk & shelves. Enjoy a flexible indoor-outdoor lifestyle in the bright & private Florida Room equipped w/ Thermal, Sound-Resistant Sliding Windows/Doors & Brick Floors - windows slide to transition to screens & fresh air.The space offers a versatile “Retreat” that is perfect for casual dining, relaxing or entertaining. Upgrades such as LVP Floors, Crown Molding & Plantation Shutters are featured throughout the home. Storm Shutters are available for all doors & windows. The full Laundry Room is equipped w/ side-by-side washer & dryer as well as a large storage closet. The 2-car garage provides valuable additional storage, attic space & convenient laundry sink. HOME SUSTAINED NO STORM DAMAGE. The highly sought-after Edgewater Cove community offers residents a heated Pool/Spa & Clubhouse, gate & grounds maintenance/irrigation - all for Low HOA fees of $229/mo. During evening walks, relax at the peaceful lakefront Gazebo & Pier, perfect for fishing or watching dramatic Sunsets on the Water. Stroll around scenic Lake Uihlein – offering residents a private boat ramp & storage for kayaks, canoes & small boats. Across the lake, visit delightful Lakewood Ranch Main Street attractions – outdoor dining, shops, entertainment, movie theater & miniature golf. Activities abound! Fill your social calendars with First Friday celebrations, music & festivals. Watch Sunday polo matches at the Sarasota Polo Club, bike/run/walk on 150 miles of LWR trails, visit weekly Farmers’ Markets at Waterside, or engage in recreational activities at adjacent Lakewood Ranch Country Club (memberships available for golf, tennis, pickle ball, fitness, swimming). Just minutes to Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, shopping at UTC Town Center & travel from Sarasota Airport. Only 8 miles to Main Street Sarasota & a short drive to world class beaches at Siesta Key & Anna Maria Island. Easy access to Tampa/St.Petersburg and Venice/Naples via nearby I-75. Lakewood Ranch is the #1 selling master planned community in the U.S., with "A" rated schools. Extraordinary Location - Ideal Community. This is YOUR Perfect Home in Paradise!