Luxurious upscale home with gorgeous water views in the gated community of Mandalay. One of the largest floor plans in the community, this 3,083-square-foot home includes 4 bedrooms plus bonus room/5th bedroom, 4 full bathrooms, private office/den with French doors with new laminate flooring, 3-car garage, split floor plan, inside laundry room with shelving for extra storage and utility sink, large kitchen with breakfast nook/dinette and a screened-in heated swimming pool with covered lanai area. This home has many great updates which include energy efficient impact hurricane rated windows and sliding doors with plantation shutters, new first-floor 5-ton AC unit and upstairs brand new AC unit, new kitchen appliances and fresh interior paint. As you walk through the front door you will notice the spotless home with bright natural light, high ceilings, spacious open living area, high-quality crown molding, recessed lighting, lighted ceiling fans and a split floor plan for privacy for your guest. The gorgeous chef's kitchen is outfitted with new LG stainless steel appliances, granite counters, 42" cabinets with pull out drawers, under cabinet lighting, beautiful glass tile backsplash, food prep island, breakfast bar, closet pantry, walk-in storage closet and dinette with amazing water views of the pond and pool area behind the home. Off the main living area, step into the large primary bedroom retreat with an en-suite bathroom, luxurious garden bathtub, walk-in shower, dual sinks, separate toilet room, large walk-in primary closet and a French door that opens up to the large pool area. The office/den in the front of the house is perfect for arts and crafts, home office or a game room. You will also find 2 guest bedrooms with a shared bathroom. In the back of the home, the 4th bedroom has a walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom that has a door leading to the pool area. There is plenty of space for entertaining in the beautiful dining and family room too. Upstairs, enjoy the spacious bonus room/5th bedroom with wide open water views of the pond, full bathroom and walk-in closet. This room could also be used for a game room or additional office space. The heated swimming pool is great for fun and entertainment for family and friends. Within the screened pool area, you will find a covered patio with plenty of space to soak in the sun for a perfect tan. Mandalay has low HOA fees, no CDD fees and is located only minutes away from University Town Center Mall, fine dining restaurants, grocery stores, Sarasota Airport and the sugary sand beaches on the Gulf. This home has it all. Call to schedule your showing today to view this amazing home.