This elegant 3 bed + den / 2 Bath / 2 car garage home with private pool and STUNNING LAKE VIEWS is just 10 minutes to Nokomis Beach. The LIGHT, BRIGHT, OPEN CONCEPT floor plan features tray ceilings with rich crown molding, elegant arches, niches, and built-ins that announce that you are in a quality-built Lee Wetherington custom home. The spacious owner's suite features 2 walk-in closets with custom cabinetry. The master bath contains his and hers sinks as well as a door which leads to the pool area and serves as a pool bath. The 13'x13' den at the front of the home is perfect for a home office or flex space and features a large bay window with plantation shutters. In the gourmet kitchen you will find Corian counters, rich 36” wood cabinets, gas range, breakfast bar perfect for entertaining, and dinette area with fabulous views of the pool and lake. The pool area features one of the largest pools built in the neighborhood and is set-back from surrounding homes which enhances privacy. Mature landscaping provides additional privacy and shade. The tropical pool area has raised planters and pleasant water features which add to the peaceful setting. The desirable SW exposure and private cul-de-sac location make this one of the best homesites in the entire community. The highly sought-after boutique enclave of Willowbend is a warm and inviting neighborhood featuring an active social calendar and active lifestyle where homes rarely become available. THERE ARE NO CDD FEES and a low HOA of just $328/month which INCLUDES YARD MAINTENANCE, IRRIGATION WATER, BASIC CABLE TV, HEATED COMMUNITY POOL AND SPA, FITNESS CENTER, 2 PICKLEBALL COURTS AND PLAYGROUND. The location is ideal due to its close proximity to Oscar Scherer State Park, The Legacy Bike Trail, and Casey Key Marina and the Intercoastal Waterway. Minutes to Publix grocery, restaurants, A rated schools including Pine View School, as well as Historic downtown areas of Venice and Sarasota. This home is an ABSOLUTE MUST SEE if you are seeking a quality built home that's close to the beach.