Experience refined Florida living in this beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath residence in the award-winning University Park Country Club. This move-in-ready home showcases modern European-inspired upgrades, distinctive architectural details, and tranquil lake views. A tropical oasis welcomes you home with lush landscaping, a paver driveway & walkway, and an impressive wood front door accented by a frosted sidelight & transom window that fills the foyer with natural light. Inside, luxury vinyl plank flooring flows seamlessly throughout the home, complemented by modern lighting & designer finishes. The bright and spacious living and dining room combination features soaring ceilings, contemporary lighting, a modern ceiling fan, and expansive double and triple sliding glass doors that open to the lanai, creating an effortless indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The stylish eat-in kitchen is designed for both beauty and functionality, offering sleek white cabinetry with glass-front upper cabinets, granite countertops, recessed and under-cabinet lighting, a closet pantry, water filtration system, wine refrigerator, and newer GE Caf appliances. A large window and double sliders to the lanai provide abundant natural light and picturesque views. The spacious primary suite is a private retreat featuring a sitting area, direct lanai access, and a large customized closet with built-ins. The luxurious ensuite bath includes granite countertops, dual sinks, wood cabinetry, tile flooring, recessed lighting, a walk-in shower with glass enclosure, built-in bubbler tub, linen closet, lighted makeup mirror, and a large glass block window. The guest wing offers exceptional privacy and flexibility. One guest bedroom features a ceiling fan and generous closet space, while the second guest bedroom is currently utilized as a convenient office/den with two closets, a full wall of custom built-in shelving, dual workstations with storage, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, and double pocket doors. Two stunning Italian patterned glass doors can be closed to create a private guest suite. The guest bath is equally impressive with granite countertops, a vessel sink, anti-fog lighted mirror, tile flooring, and a walk-in shower with glass enclosure. The oversized two-car garage provides additional space for a golf cart or extra storage and includes epoxy-chip flooring, a built-in safe, and a tankless water heater. Adjacent is a well-equipped laundry room featuring an Electrolux washer and dryer, utility sink, upper and lower cabinetry, and additional closet storage. Outdoor living is enhanced by the expansive screened lanai with brick pavers, a covered entertaining area with a modern ceiling fan, an open sunning area, and serene lake views. Additional highlights include custom zebra dual window shades throughout, designer European doors and fixtures, unique architectural elements, and a productive lime tree. Residents of Virginia Water enjoy landscape maintenance-free living and a community pool just a short walk away, all within the gates of one of the region's most sought-after country club communities. UPCC is ranked one of the top courses in Florida with 27 holes of golf; tennis and pickleball; fitness center, croquet – as well as an array of social and group activities. Just a 15-minute drive to downtown Sarasota and two miles west of University Town Center. Enjoy the club amenities with the required minimum of a Social membership at UPCC.