** YOUR PRIVATE RETREAT WITH SWEEPING LAKE VIEWS, AN ARTIST’S STUDIO, AND ULTIMATE PRIVACY – WITH NO HOA! ** This one-of-a-kind country haven blends peaceful living with affordable luxury. Thoughtfully upgraded throughout, it checks every box for todays smart buyer: metal roof, impact-rated hurricane windows, a buried propane tank fueling a whole-house generator and tankless water heater, and a TRULY UNBEATABLE LOCATION—just minutes from town but worlds away in feel. The updated kitchen and bathrooms shine with quality finishes, and light pours through windows at every turn. Completely move-in ready, this home is a rare opportunity in an equally rare setting. ** HOME FEATURES: IMPACT-RATED WINDOWS * Sleek, Modern Style * MASSIVE STORAGE, QUARTZ COUNTERS, and a HIGH-END THERMADOR PROPANE RANGE in the TWO-TONED DESIGNER KITCHEN * Walk-in Pantry with Roll-Out Shelves * TWO En-Suite Primary Bedrooms * Screened Porch * Barn Converted to Artist’s Studio Overlooking the Lake (Easily Reverts to Horse Barn) * Detached One-Car Garage * Oversized Screened Porch * TWO FISHING PIERS on a LARGE, PRIVATE LAKE * LUSH PASTURE GRASS – ideal for horses or livestock * Tankless LP Water Heater * Buried Propane Tank * WHOLE-HOUSE GENERATOR ** ** COMMUNITY INFORMATION: This stunning property sits DIRECTLY NEXT TO, but NOT INSIDE, Myakka Valley Ranches—offering all the perks of Sarasota’s most horse-friendly community with ZERO HOA or deed restrictions. Ride out on 30+ miles of scenic horse trails, wave to wonderful neighbors, and enjoy the freedom of rural living on your terms. Bordered by Myakka State Park, the area is rich with wildlife—deer, eagles, bobcats, and rare birds are regular guests. And thanks to the state park’s legal protections, your serene lifestyle is shielded from creeping development.