A RARE listing in the secluded & gated neighborhood of Orchid Trace! This one owner, Arthur Rutenberg/Pete McNabb custom built home sits among lush, natural landscape with mature trees, overlooking a nature preserve that extends along the back of the neighborhood. Enjoy peace and privacy in this home with a generous floor plan including; 3 bedrooms, 3 full baths, with an office/den (potential to be used as a bedroom), an open-concept kitchen and family room, a formal dining space, a formal living room space with a natural gas fireplace. Appreciate high ceilings throughout the home. The large kitchen includes an eat-in space in addition to bar seating. Large sliders in the living spaces and large windows bring loads of natural light. A full laundry room equip with pantry and extra storage sits off the kitchen and adjacent to the spacious 3-car garage. A recently converted saltwater, sport pool with new equipment (pump, filter, & spa heater with handheld remote), deck with covered space for dining or relaxing is all enclosed with a screen cage. The in-ground spa is powered by a natural gas heater. A large bonus room sits at the back of the house, includes a dry bar, large window overlooking the preserve, bench with storage, and is a space that can be utilized in multiple ways. It currently is home to a billiards table that conveys. Hurricane shutters are also included to fit the sliders facing the pool deck, only. An irrigation system is supplied by well water. The location of this comfy home is prime and the property is a must see! HOA bylaws available. *One or more photos have been virtually staged. Convenient to neighborhood shopping, I-75, and just 4.5 miles to Siesta Key Beach. The area boasts an A rated school zone with the elementary school located one mile east.