Upgraded OPEN floorplan with three en suite bedrooms, wood like tile flooring, wine bar in huge family room, crown molding, and lots of plantation shutters. Three car side load garage. Verandah never lost power in the last hurricane and you will also enjoy additional protection from any storm with the electric hurricane shutters along the lanai and front and retractable shutters on the side of the home. Additional features include a double door entry, complete outdoor kitchen, custom kitchen cabinets, granite counters with back splash, stainless gas appliances, NEW 5 Ton AC, new wireless aqualink pool system, new outdoor landscape lighting, new recirculating water heater pump for fast hot water, and awesome views of the ninth hole at Whispering Oak. Lanai is multi level and has ample space for many uses. Sellers are staying at Verandah...they love it here, and you will too with miles of walking and biking trails, free use of kayaks on the Orange River with quick access to the Manatee park, three restaurant locations with no minimums, WiFi and DVR included with HOA fees. Nearby shopping and restaurants. Enjoy your morning coffee on the expanded lanai with eastern views.