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About this home
Beautifully appointed and truly move-in ready, this exceptional pool home in Lakehouse Cove at Waterside in Lakewood Ranch offers the opportunity to enjoy a highly sought-after community without the wait of new construction. Perfectly positioned to capture peaceful lake views, this thoughtfully designed residence features an open-concept floor plan with a desirable split-bedroom layout, 9-ft ceilings, elegant crown molding, plantation shutters, hurricane-impact windows, and tile plank flooring. The designer kitchen showcases upgraded Cambria quartz countertops, marble backsplash, beadboard center island, GE stainless steel appliances, natural gas range, under-cabinet lighting, roll-out cabinet drawers, solid brass hardware, and a walk-in pantry. The great room opens seamlessly to the expansive screened lanai through triple sliding glass doors, creating effortless indoor-outdoor living. Relax by the private 14' x 10' plunge pool surrounded by stone pavers, bronze panoramic screen enclosure for unobstructed lake views, and covered entertaining space complete with ceiling fan and gas grill hookup. The spacious primary suite overlooks the lake and features an elegant ensuite bath with Cambria quartz countertops, dual vanities, floor-to-ceiling tiled walk-in shower with frameless glass enclosure, private water closet, and large walk-in closet. Additional highlights include a whole-house water filtration system, tankless water heater, upgraded lighting and dimmer switches, laundry room with built-in cabinetry, utility sink, collapsible built-in folding table, and Samsung front-loading washer and dryer. The epoxy pebble-finish garage includes built-in storage cabinetry and pull-down attic access for added convenience. Residents of Lakehouse Cove enjoy an exceptional lifestyle with a 7-acre amenity campus featuring a lakeside clubhouse, resort-style pool, fitness center, pickleball courts, kayak launch, boathouse, dog parks, event lawn, playground, bocce courts, scenic walking trails, and more. Just minutes away, Waterside Place offers waterfront dining, boutique shopping, a weekly farmers market, and year-round community events, with convenient access to downtown Sarasota, Siesta Key Beach, and everything Lakewood Ranch has to offer.
Single-familyProperty Type
2024Year Built
6,581 sq ftLot Size
$406Price/Sq.Ft.
$422/moHOA Dues
2 car garageParking
Listed by Elizabeth Van Riper• MICHAEL SAUNDERS & COMPANY
Lakewood Ranch, located between Sarasota and Bradenton, is a master-planned and golf-oriented Lakewood Ranch neighborhood with a network of lakes and a village-style town center. The neighborhood’s character concentrates around Main Street at Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, where sidewalk patios, boutiques, and studio-style fitness spaces line the blocks. Waterside Place and Lakewood Ranch Main Street serve as social anchors for dining, events, and waterfront strolling. Architecture leans Mediterranean-inspired with newer coastal-contemporary builds, framed by palms, trails, and manicured greens. Parks and multi-use paths stitch together pocket neighborhoods, dog parks, and playgrounds. The Premier Sports Campus adds tournament energy and wide-open fields to the landscape.
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Property details
Interior
Exterior
Finance
Kitchen
Bathroom
Bedroom
Living
Dining
Interior features
Ceiling fans
Crown molding
Living room / dining room combo
Open floorplan
Stone counters
Thermostat
Walk-in closets
Window treatments
Shutters
Storm windows
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
2 full bathrooms
Kitchen
Dishwasher
Disposal
Range
Microwave
Refrigerator
Water filtration system
Stone counters
Laundry & utility
Inside laundry room
Washer
Dryer
Tankless water heater
Flooring
Carpet
Tile
Heating & cooling
Central heating
Central air
Exterior features
Covered patio
Patio
Screened porch/enclosure
Lighting
Rain gutters
Sidewalks
Sliding doors
Landscaped yard
Level lot
Paved surfaces
Irrigation equipment
Trees / landscaped
Home design
Single family residence
One story
South-facing
Completed condition
Parking
Attached 2-car garage (21 x 20) with garage door opener
Driveway
Security
Owned security system
Smoke detectors
Construction
Block and stucco construction
Tile roof
Slab foundation
Built by Homes by Towne (Mooring model)
Utilities
Public water
Public sewer
Electricity connected
Cable connected
Sewer connected
Water connected
Pool
Private in-ground gunite pool (14 x 10) with screen enclosure, pool alarm and pool sweep
Waterfront
Lake view
HOA & community
HOA membership required (monthly $422 / quarterly fees reported)
Association amenities include clubhouse, pool, and pickleball courts
Association requires approval
Association fee includes pool and grounds maintenance
Community features: clubhouse, deed restrictions, dog park, reclaimed irrigation, pool
Pets allowed
Financial info
Lease restrictions apply
Electricity and solar
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The VPD District provides an area for coordinated mixed-use developments which include Neighborhoods, each comprised of a broad range of residential housing types, Neighborhood Centers, Recreational Space, schools, and Village Centers that includes residential, commercial, office, Public/Civic uses, and Public Space within a planned development. Each VPD District has appropriate perimeter buffering and Open Space that is achieved through the Transfer of Development Rights and density bonus programs, or through other development incentive policies provided herein. The variety of land uses available in this district will allow flexibility to respond to market demands and the needs of tenants and residents, which provides for a variety of physically and functionally integrated land uses. The VPD District allows residential uses, including multifamily residential communities or upper story and attached residential dwelling units, in order to promote live-work and mixed use opportunities. When rezoning to the VPD District, Master Land Use Plans are binding. The VPD District is used to implement the Comprehensive Plan within those areas of Sarasota County shown as Village Land Use within the Village/Open Space RMA on the Future Land Use Map Series, Figure RMA-3.
May 13, 2025 • Final
Residential accessory structure
Install a pool cage on an existing deck.
Pool and hot tub
Apr 16, 2025 • Final
Residential accessory structure
Install a pool cage on an existing deck.
Pool and hot tub
Permit history is from public records and may be incomplete or inaccurate. Redfin and its agents make no representations about the property condition or permit status. Buyers should independently verify all information.
Climate risks
1/10 Flood Factor
Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
4/10 Fire Factor
2% chance of being in a wildfire in next 30 years
10/10 Heat Factor
7 days above 109° expected this year, 28 days in 30 years
10/10 Wind Factor
99% chance of strong winds in next 30 years
3/10 Air Factor
2 unhealthy days expected this year, 2 days in 30 years
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Historical weather
Sarasota, FL • 34240
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Sun exposure
100/ 100
Exceptional sunlight
Sunscore
There appears to be minimal shading by surrounding buildings, terrain, and vegetation.
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Redfin Estimate for 8152 Sternway Rd
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