$7500 FLEX CASH at closing - UPDATE!! Private Preserve Retreat with Rare Next Gen® Suite in Gated Arbor Grande. Tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac and backing to a serene wooded preserve and pond, this exceptional residence offers privacy, flexibility, and resort-style living in the heart of Lakewood Ranch. One of the best lots in the neighborhood! Thoughtfully designed with today's lifestyle in mind, this Lennar Liberation floor plan has all the updates; 10' ceiling height with crown molding throughout and 8' doors makes the home feel spacious and is ideal for multigenerational living and/or extended guests. The home features 6 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, and a split 3-car garage, with a layout that balances connection and privacy. Upstairs, the spacious owner's suite is privately positioned and includes a generous walk-in closet and spa-inspired bath with dual vanities, soaking tub, and separate shower. A large loft and four additional bedrooms are located on the opposite wing, along with a conveniently placed upstairs laundry-making everyday living effortless. Additional updates are a whole house water filtration system and an HVAC UV light air purification system. Newly painted exterior (2025) and interior (2026). A standout feature is the fully self-contained Next Gen® private suite, offering its own entrance and direct access to the lanai. Complete with a large bedroom and walk-in closet, living area, dining space, kitchenette, and private laundry, it functions as a true apartment-perfect for aging parents, adult children, long-term guests, or a private home office setup. Residents of Arbor Grande enjoy an incredibly active resort-style community with a clubhouse, zero entry & lap pool, fitness center, bocce and volleyball courts, and direct private access to Bob Gardner Community Park, featuring nature trails, playgrounds, disc golf, and a dog park. Highly rated elementary and middle schools are accessible via the park's trail system. Walking or biking to the public schools are a neighborhood favorite! Ideally located near Interstate 75, this home offers easy access to Tampa, downtown Sarasota, and the area's renowned Gulf beaches including Anna Maria Island, Siesta Key, and St. Armands Circle. This is more than a home-it's a private retreat with unmatched flexibility, set within one of Florida's most desirable communities.