This meticulously maintained Neal home features 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a versatile office/den. Upon entering, you're welcomed by soaring 13-foot ceilings and elegant 8-foot doors, creating a sense of grand sophistication. The home is adorned with upscale touches, including crown molding, plantation shutters, window trim, hurricane shutters, automated hurricane shade, and landscaped lighting. Recent updates, such as new carpeting and fresh interior paint, ensure this home is move-in ready. The kitchen, truly the heart of the home, boasts an oversized island, stainless steel appliances, dry bar and a view that extends over the living room and dinette. Aquarium windows provide a stunning outlook onto the lanai, which features an oversized screen cage, a sparkling pool, and a spa with a breathtaking water view. The master suite is a private retreat, offering his and her walk-in closets, dual vanities, a walk-in shower, and a private water room. Additional features include a whole house generator, a reverse osmosis system, and a water softener, ensuring comfort and convenience throughout the home. Located in the desirable Country Club East, this home offers an array of amenities, including 3 pools, 2 clubhouses, a fitness center, and private roads. Optional membership unlocks access to 3 exclusive restaurants, 4 renowned golf courses, and pickleball and tennis courts. Centrally located, this community provides easy access to fine dining and shopping at Waterside, UTC Mall, and Main Street. It is also conveniently close to both Sarasota and Tampa airports and just a short drive from the nation's most beautiful beaches.