Peace and Tranquility are waiting for you in The Forest at Panther Ridge. Come discover this pristine custom home built by Mark Cahill- one of Manatee & Sarasota counties premier builders- nestled at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac and featuring an open concept floor plan with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a large sparkling blue pool. Chefs will enjoy the roomy kitchen complete w/large center island, new stainless steel appliances and a walk in pantry. The Owner’s Suite is very spacious and the Spa Bathroom boasts a large shower and jetted tub. Take a dip in the salt water pool (heat pump is only 1 year new), and enjoy the easy to care for laminate and tile flooring throughout (grout was recently sealed, has 5 yr. warranty). The original owners have maintained the home in a meticulous fashion and have enhanced the property with crown molding, a new water heater, whole house filtration system, security system, hurricane shutters, radiant barrier in the attic, AC unit w/5 yr. warranty, a fully stocked pond, detached workshop and a solar powered gate. Located next to Lakewood Ranch, Panther Ridge offers 15 miles of natural hiking & equestrian trails as well as 3 parks, yet is minutes to shopping, fine dining, the new UTC mall, Lakewood Ranch “A” schools as well as sports & medical facilities. There is plenty of room to build a barn, so bring your family AND your horses. If you have been dreaming of a private setting to call your own, hurry!, This home is perfect and priced to sell- it won't last long!