**Your Private Oasis in The Preserve at Misty Creek ** Nestled in the beautiful, gated community of The Preserve at Misty Creek, this updated home offers a heated saltwater pool and spa and NO CDD fees. Enjoy peace of mind with a 2015 barrel tile roof, new water lines, and stainless steel appliances. With a spacious 2,301 sq. ft. split floor plan, this home features 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a 2-car garage, and a side-loading golf cart garage—perfect for a golf cart, workshop, or extra storage. Updated bathrooms add modern elegance, while the gorgeously renovated kitchen boasts white cabinets, a built-in sideboard for additional counter space and storage, a one-level island, beverage/wine fridge, and lighted display cabinets that extend beautifully to the ceiling. ** Adjacent to a nature preserve, the Southern-facing backyard offers privacy, enough space for playing around, AND a screened saltwater pool and spa (installed in 2019) surrounded by an elegant pavered patio. **The home also has upgrades throughout like plantation shutters, rain gutters, rain chains, and high ceilings. Other upgrades include additional attic insulation and a private well for irrigation, keeping your water bills low. ** Golfers will love its proximity to Misty Creek Country Club, Laurel Oak Country Club, The Founders Club, and Gator Creek Golf Club. This home is located in an excellent school zone and is also just minutes to The Classical Academy, Sarasota Suncoast Academy, Sarasota Military Academy, and the new Out of Door Academy Lower Campus. The community offers a guarded front gate, sidewalks, and low HOA fees. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to call Misty Creek home!