Preserve View Retreat - Private Lanai, Move-In Ready Tranquility meets convenience in this beautifully appointed preserve-view residence. A screened lanai offers rare privacy and seamless year-round indoor-outdoor living, creating a serene setting for morning coffee or a refined work-from-home backdrop. Inside, a bright, open layout with 10-foot ceilings flows effortlessly to the lanai, enhancing the home's calm, nature-connected ambiance. The move-in-ready interior features upgraded finishes throughout. The open-concept main level is filled with natural light, anchored by a well-appointed kitchen with double sinks, upgraded cabinetry, and quality appliances. Engineered hardwood and upgraded tile run throughout, while a custom artisan fireplace wall adds warmth and character. The spacious primary suite includes a walk-in closet, with additional bedrooms offering flexibility for guests, a home office, or creative use-many with peaceful preserve views. Designed for comfort and long-term livability, the home includes no CDD and no flood insurance requirement, concrete-block construction, impact windows and doors, sound-insulating barriers, a fire suppression system, and high-performance attic insulation for energy efficiency. Additional features include natural gas service, an attached two-car garage, and driveway parking for up to four vehicles. Hidden Creek is an intimate gated enclave of 46 residences in Lakewood Ranch, ideally located near shopping, dining, golf, and world-class Gulf Coast beaches, with convenient access to Sarasota and Tampa.