Welcome to your maintenance-free oasis in the highly desirable Lakeside Plantation! This beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom plus den/office Carriage Home features a spacious open-concept layout with a split-bedroom floor plan, offering both comfort and privacy. The bright kitchen boasts Corian countertops, a center island with bar seating, and overlooks the dining and living areas—perfect for entertaining. The primary bedroom is generously sized with an ensuite bathroom with double sinks, two walk-in closets and access to the screened lanai, while the second bedroom is thoughtfully separated to provide privacy for guests. You’ll also enjoy an inside laundry room, a spacious two-car garage, easy-care tile flooring throughout the main living areas, and plush carpeting in the bedrooms and den/study. Step out onto your screened lanai to take in serene lake views and southwest exposure, offering beautiful Florida sunsets to end your day. Just steps from your front door is a private neighborhood pool for you and your immediate neighbors. The community’s 6,000 sq ft Clubhouse offers an abundance of amenities: a second heated pool and spa, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball, shuffleboard, bocce ball, a playground, library/card lounge, billiards room, conference room, and a kitchen-equipped event space for your special occasions. Pet-friendly and perfectly located, this home is close to the North Port Aquatic Center, Warm Mineral Springs, parks, golf, shopping, dining, medical facilities, and I-75. You’re also close to the Wellen Park, CoolToday Park—home of the Atlanta Braves spring training—and world-famous Gulf beaches and downtown Venice. Relax and enjoy the Florida lifestyle with professional management and maintenance provided by the Community Development District and HOA. Stable HOA fees offer predictable monthly cost. This is more than just a home—it’s a lifestyle. Come experience it today!