Under contract-accepting backup offers. Seller seeks backup contract! Private, open & peaceful home nestled between Sarasota & Manatee for ease of convenience to the best both counties have to offer! This 3 bed, 2 bath lakefront pool home, with water views from every bedroom, offers ten foot ceilings with recessed lighting, a great room with wood-burning fireplace & French doors to the patio, private guest bedrooms & the popcorn ceiling has already been removed! The very generous master suite features French doors to the pool, a large walk-in closet & updated master bath with dual vanities, linen closet, garden tub & frameless, dual head shower! Other recent improvements include a new roof with architectural shingles, skylights in October 2022, new vinyl siding & gutters in 2021 & more…. New large 24x11 foot pool, heater, filter, patio, cage & color-changing LED pool lights as of 2019. The covered 20x8 foot patio with ceiling fan adjacent to the pool affords outdoor enjoyment year round. Flood zone X for extra savings & peace of mind. Lake may be used for irrigation. Lot location adjacent to two lakes & large old oaks makes for a bird watching paradise for many types of woodpeckers, herons, ducks & sweet wrens. Conveniently located Country Oaks is a hidden gem with no CDD fee, low HOA fees of $80/quarter, underground utilities and quick access to both US 41, I-75 & only 10 minutes to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Community features a pool, tennis courts &, yes, pickleball too! There's a direct path for you to take a shaded walk through the adorable, beloved, dog-friendly Conservatory Park nearby. The Meadows Nature Trail & the 17th St dog park are closeby too. Enjoy the nearly endless shopping & dining at UTC or the beauty of Benderson Park, both only a 10 minute drive east. For golf enthusiasts, membership opportunities are available nearby in almost every direction at University Park, the Meadows, Palm Aire & the highly anticipated renovation of Bobby Jones. Truly a little piece of paradise waits here for you….