Welcome to the country! Live large in this super spacious 3,384 sq. ft. sprawling estate home situated on 7.68+ acres in the most beautiful section of The Forest at Panther Ridge. Peace, quiet and privacy abounds at this meticulously clean, well maintained custom built one owner home. A large covered entry and 8' leaded glass doors greet you through the foyer, separate office, formal dining room with dry bar and tray ceiling with rope lighting. The formal living room has a vaulted ceiling, built-in glass wall shelving & double sided wood burning fireplace which adjoins the breakfast, kitchen & family rooms. Entertaining is easy with a generous oversized center kitchen island with sink and counter bar space, plenty of underneath cabinet storage & skylight. Both family & breakfast rooms have large aquarium glass windows for best views. The master suite has a tray ceiling, French doors that lead to the pool and BONUS Den/Fitness or optional 4th. bedroom. The large master bath has a spacious soaking garden tub, dual vanities, private water closet, and separate extra large his/her walk-in closet with added window for natural light. This well-thought-out split plan is the most ideal designed home suited for MULTI-FUNCTIONAL/GENERATIONAL use. A truly custom design that will appeal to someone looking for that private space for guests, teenager, or separate mother-in-law wing. The best part is it can easily be closed off from the main home and has it's own private entrance. Bedrooms 2 & 3 share an extra large bath with tub/shower and two separate vanities. This bath also leads out to the pool area. The sparking freestyle pool has diamond crete surface and was designed with a splash waterfall fountain and raised 6 person jetted spa! Both roof & patio area were extended offering plenty of covered and open deck space to sunbathe, even shoot a game or two of pool from the outdoor, weather-treated billiard table - that's included. A NEW shingled ROOF was installed in 2017 and BOTH TRANE HVAC units were replaced in 2017 & 2020. The large laundry/utility room comes equip with an additional closet, utility sink, and a octagon window. The attached side load garage is oversized with a cool, mini-split AC unit for comfortable temperature & humidity control. This gorgeous property has plenty of room to roam, a large stocked pond at the front of the home, and heavy-wooded, large towering pines at back allow you to enjoy nature and all the open space. There's a 12X24 shed with running water and electric, great for storing all your lawn equipment and tools. PANTHER RIDGE is just a short distance east of Lakewood Ranch neighborhoods and popular area venues, yet offers the quietness of the country. This community was designed for the equestrian friendly, nature enthusiast in mind. You will enjoy plenty of open space and peaceful miles of walking and riding trails, parks, and gorgeous streams and bridges that connect you to that old Florida charm. Natures abundant wildlife makes this the most serene place to relax and enjoy all this beautiful community has to offer. HOA is $600/year with NO additional CDD fees. Come experience quiet peaceful living within close proximity to popular area golf courses, UTC shopping, excellent schools, Lakewood Ranch Medical Center, Premier Sports Complex, restaurant dining and more..