Graceful and secure pool home with tranquil preserve views in the prestigious Highlands section of The Meadows, one of Sarasota's most sought-after neighborhoods just 15 minutes from downtown. Meandering canopied streets, a quiet cul-de-sac and a charming paver walkway welcome you to this serene oasis in the desirable Longleat Woods enclave. Inside, you will enjoy a cheerful ambiance enhanced by volume ceilings, natural light and walls of sliders overlooking an inviting and spacious private lanai with pool and spa backing up to a 6-acre preserve, ideal for enjoying Florida's indoor-outdoor lifestyle every day. You will appreciate the ample kitchen with white cabinetry, quartz countertops, breakfast bar, a captivating dinette with bay window and the family room with a cozy fireplace. The primary suite features a walk-in closet, soaking tub, glass-enclosed shower and a bonus room that can adapt to your lifestyle needs. All with ideal southwestern exposure, a private third of an acre and half a mile to all the fun The Meadows has to offer. A five-star location on 1,600 park-like acres, The Meadows is a resort lifestyle community 15 minutes from downtown. Residents enjoy 14 miles of biking and hiking trails, fun-filled activities, a fitness center, a Jr. Olympic pool, pickleball courts, dining venues, pay-to-play on three 18-hole golf courses and a top-notch tennis complex. Its prime location places you near award-winning beaches, remarkable arts and culture, Nathan Benderson Park, the upcoming MoteSEA Aquarium, Sarasota Orchestra, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's and The Mall at University Town Center - a world-class shopping, entertainment and dining destination. A fabulous Florida lifestyle awaits! Updates: 2020 and 2017 A/C systems, 2017 pool surface, 2013 tile roof, hurricane shutters throughout, above flood plain, Zone X.