17520 GAWTHROP DRIVE #103

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Turnkey Lakewood Ranch condominium with golf, water and preserve views. This Birkdale model in Lakewood National Golf Club offers turnkey living with sweeping views of the No. 16 hole of the Piper Course. This two-bedroom, two-bath residence spans 1,142 square feet and features custom upgrades and design elements that rivel any model home, and the tile flooring in the main living areas and luxury vinyl in both bedrooms means you don't have to do anything but move in. A screened lanai captures serene views of water, fairway and preserve, and the first-floor location means no stairs, no waiting for the elevator and easy relief for your pets. The kitchen includes a large center island, custom tile backsplash and beverage cooler, ideal for entertaining or everyday living. The living room features ship lap paneling and open wooden shelving, blending function with timeless coastal style. The primary suite includes two walk-in closets and a board and batten accent wall, with an en-suite bath showcasing granite counters and a tub with shower. Both bedrooms are furnished with king-size beds, and a separate storage closet with custom shelving adds convenience. Additional highlights include a designated one-car carport and a new air-conditioning compressor. Lakewood National Golf Club offers gated, maintenance-free living with extraordinary amenities that include 36 holes of Arnold Palmer-designed top-rated golf courses, a main zero-entry heated pool with cascading waterfalls and lap lanes, poolside tiki bar and café, fitness center with group exercise classes, on-site full-service spa, and a stunning clubhouse that gives residents a great place to gather, be social and enjoy an amazing meal prepared by the club’s chef, as well as conference/event space, ladies’ and men’s locker rooms and lounge space. In addition to a deeded golf membership, this community also has eight lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, bocce, pickleball and more. Lakewood National Golf Club is home to the annual Korn Ferry Tour played in April. With a full-time lifestyle director, you will enjoy an active and friendly community to call home. Lakewood Ranch is ranked the No. 1 community in the country, encompassing 50 square miles and growing filled with dining, arts, entertainment, shopping, nature and recreation, as well as some of the most beautiful home choices for all ages and lifestyles. A-rated schools, easy access to Interstate 75 and historic downtown Bradenton, Sarasota and Tampa, and convenient to world-class beaches, spectacular shopping, great restaurants and entertainment, there’s no better location than Lakewood Ranch and no better community than Lakewood National Golf Club. This is an ideal and easy part-time, full-time or investment property.