Under contract-accepting backup offers. This beautifully updated Lee Wetherington home in desirable Tara offers a spacious and well-designed layout, perfect for both relaxation and entertaining, and is ready for you to move in and enjoy all that Florida has to offer! With four bedrooms it provides ample space for family and guests. The open-concept living room and family room provide plenty of space for gathering, while large windows allow natural light to fill the space, highlighting the quality finishes. The upgrades in this home are too numerous to mention, but you are sure to be pleased as you enter the front doors and take in the peaceful preserve and golf views past the pool in your private back yard. This home has been updated and lovingly maintained. There are beautiful engineered wood floors in most areas and tile floors in the traffic/wet areas, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere primed for easy maintenance. As you enter you'll find the living room and dining room separate from the main hub of the home, the sizable gourmet kitchen that is open to the family room and dinette overlooking the serene preserve. The kitchen is equipped with upgraded stainless steel appliances (gas stove/oven), glass-front cherry cabinets, 2 pantries, and stone countertops. The master suite boasts 2 walk-in closets and a large bathroom with dual sinks, a vanity area, and a tub with separate shower. There is a second bedroom with it's own bath and two bedrooms that share a bath nestled behind a pocket door. With its prime cul-de-sac location, this split plan home with over 2300 sq feet has it all! The outdoor area is an entertainer's dream, featuring a private pool and a fully equipped outdoor kitchen on the screened lanai overlooking the 13th green, offering a sense of seclusion and perfect for hosting cookouts and enjoying Florida's weather. Whether you're relaxing indoors or enjoying the tranquil outdoor setting, this home provides a perfect balance of luxury and comfort. We are sure you'll be also be pleased to find a newer AC (2019), exterior paint (2016), and hot water heater (2022), surround, and custom window treatments, upgraded pool tile and lanai screens (2021), plus newer pool heater (2024). This section of Tara does NOT require a golf membership but the Preserve course is semi-private and owners can play for a fee. The incredibly low monthly fee includes a community pool, clubhouse, tennis courts, cable and internet. Just minutes from several beautiful beaches, including Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, Lido Key, and Siesta Key, as well as superb shopping at UTC, St. Armand's Circle, Downtown Sarasota or any of the other nearby local shopping centers. Plus the dining opportunities are vast, from waterfront tiki dining or gourmet fine dining.