COUNTRY LIFESTYLE on this beautiful homestead is calling your name. This gorgeous home with over 2800 sq. ft of living space is nestled on almost six acres acres & has a pond where wildlife abounds. The Custom built 3/2.5 Cape Cod style country home features a 60' porch perfect for rockers & watching the sunrise with your cup of coffee. The chef sized kitchen features granite counter tops and solid wood cabinets, and a breakfast bar. This open concept is perfect for entertaining. A laundry room/mudroom is off the kitchen with an exterior door. A very private master bedroom suite downstairs with two large walk-in closets with its own en-suite bathroom, dual sinks, walk-in shower, and a garden tub with jets is secluded in the back of the house. A formal living room, formal dining room, family room, office/den, and ½ guest bathroom completes the downstairs. French doors from the living room open unto a covered porch in the back of the house, perfect for relaxation. Now, lets go upstairs! The gorgeous foyer features high ceilings and an open staircase the winds up to two bedrooms, joined by a substantial bonus room perfect for a playroom or office and the second full bathroom. You can make this homestead your southern paradise. Add chickens, horses, goats or a cow. A great 48'x36' tongue & groove barn with 5 stalls, tack room & 36x12 workshop, room for two cars is you like down the middle. Fenced pastures surround the pond. This quiet equestrian neighborhood is not deed-restricted. No CDD or HOA fees. A country garden would be a must! Located in the area is Hunsader Farms, known for their community events and year-round fun on the farm. A local dairy is a favorite for fresh milk, cheeses & eggs. Close to Acadia for antiquing, southern barbeque & the rodeo. You can do so much & you are just minutes to the many amenities of Lakewood Ranch & the shopping & restaurants of the University Town Center. Less than 1 hour to Tampa (TPA) Airport and 30 minutes to Sarasota Airport (SRQ). Enjoy the peaceful country life while being only 35 minutes to downtown Sarasota, Ringling Art Museum, Selby Botanical Gardens, Mote Marine and 45 minutes to award winning Gulf Coast beaches & world -class fishing. Amazing neighbors and community atmosphere! Once you're here, you'll want to call this place home. Schedule your showing today!