Experience the best of luxury and private country living in this exceptional 4/3 home situated on 8 acres of pine and oak trees. Discover what this Pruett Builders, well appointed, and custom designed home has to offer the buyer who wa... more.nts acreage and beauty in The Forest of Panther Ridge. After you enter the gated drive, you wind through tall pines and pass a picturesque stocked pond, and begin to feel the serenity and casual elegance this property offers. After parking in a large and stone paver parking area, large wooden and custom-designed glass etched doors invite you into the spacious living room, complete with gas fireplace and hidden sliders to the pool. Adjacent to the entry is the dining room and a wet bar complete with a wine chiller. The expansive kitchen has granite counter tops, custom wood cabinets, Bosch appliances, prep island, dinette area, and a large breakfast bar suited for entertaining. A large walk-in pantry adds to the functionality and additional storage for the kitchen. The Gathering Room with its hidden sliders and TV viewing area make it perfect to watch the big games or just relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. An additional office/den has a view of driveway and front yard. On east side of home is the Master Bedroom wing, complete with two walk-in closets, and an expansive window view of lanai and preserve area. The spa-like Master bath has a raised garden tub, walk in shower, double sinks, granite countertops and additional closet. A large private guest suite is situated at the back of home, and has a charming full bathroom, which also serves as a pool bath. Two additional bedrooms have bay windows and share a double sink bathroom. The extremely handy utility wing (off the three-car garage) services the home complete with a fitness room, a storage room, and a massive laundry room with lots of additional utility space. The stone pavered veranda and lanai have an outdoor kitchen and two covered seating areas overlooking the saltwater pool and spa. The fenced acreage has lush landscaping and impressive night lighting. You’ll enjoy the easy access to 15 miles of walking, biking or Equestrian trails accessible off the cul-e-sac. The Forest is a Deed Restricted community 8 miles East from I75. Discover the ease of living out East. Shopping (with a new Publix 3 miles away), A-rated schools, Premier Sports Complex, Lakewood Ranch Hospital, UTC Mall, and nationally recognized golf courses (Concession, Lakewood National, and The Ritz) are all convenient to Panther Ridge.