Description : Looking for an acre+ of land with park-like setting, overlooking your own small lake? In well-located and popular Braden Woods, this lovingly maintained home is set back from the road surrounded by mature landscaping on a truly lovely lot. With over 2300sf of living space, there is plenty of room for family gatherings. The foyer, with parquet wood floors, welcomes you to a gracious living room and L shaped dining room. French doors open from the dining room, master and kitchen breakfast area to a huge, tiled 26'x22' covered lanai and vaulted screen room. The lanai, with its own Koi pond, has serene views of the gardens, deep rear yard and stocked lake. There is plenty of room for a pool! Inside, the country kitchen has tile floors, updated appliances, a built in desk, great pantry storage, double stainless steel sinks with a pass-thru for outdoor entertaining and a dining area overlooking the yard. The adjacent family room has a raised brick fireplace and a wall of bookcases. The master bedroom has double closets, ensuite bath with roomy shower and separate room for the commode. The other two bedrooms and second bath, with tub and shower, are on the far side of the family room, as is the ample laundry. Add to all of this a central vacuum, security and sprinkler systems and quality ceiling fans throughout and this property is a great offering! Located near I-75, whether visiting Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Bradenton and the island beaches or travelling to the Tampa or Orlando theme parks, this is it!