Welcome to this beautifully maintained 2022-built single-family home in the desirable Windward at Lakewood Ranch community. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a den, and 1,861 sq ft, this home blends comfort, style, and functionality. The home is unfurnished and available for a 6-12 month lease, starting May 1st. Utilities are the responsibility of the tenant. (Gas, Power, Water, Wifi) As you enter, you're greeted by a flexible den with French doors, perfect as a home office or a potential fourth bedroom. The home includes a 2-car garage and a well-appointed laundry room featuring a washer, dryer, utility sink, and lower cabinetry for storage. The heart of the home is an open-concept living area that combines the dining room, living room, and kitchen, creating a bright and airy space ideal for relaxing or entertaining. The kitchen is outfitted with white cabinets, GE stainless steel appliances, and a gas range, offering both function and modern style. The primary suite is privately located at the rear of the home and features two walk-in closets (one in the bedroom and one in the bathroom), double sinks, and a walk-in shower. The two additional bedrooms each offer walk-in closets and share a hall bathroom with a tub and a linen closet nearby. Step outside to a screened-in extended lanai, where tall palm trees provide natural privacy, perfect for quiet evenings or morning coffee. Windward is an amenity-rich community offering a resort-style lifestyle. Residents enjoy access to a clubhouse with social activities, resort-style pool, fitness center, walking trails, pickleball, and tennis courts. Located just minutes from Waterside Place, with its restaurants, shops, and lakefront entertainment, and only 20 minutes to downtown Sarasota and Gulf Coast beaches