Overlooking water and preserve views in gated Mallory Park at Lakewood Ranch, this highly upgraded 3-bed, 2.5-bath plus oversized office/bonus room home was designed for everyday luxury, flexible living, and exceptional outdoor enjoyment. Highlights include a heated saltwater pool and spa, expanded covered lanai space, a serene fenced-in turf area for fire pit evenings, Adirondack chairs, sunset views, or a convenient fenced-in turf area for pets, plus a tandem 3-car garage. Inside, the home is filled with custom upgrades including 12-foot ceilings, 8-foot doors, engineered hardwood floors throughout, upgraded lighting and chandeliers, additional recessed lighting, plantation shutters, bead board custom trim accents, grass cloth wallpapered accent walls, a whole-house water filtration and softening system, and a coffered ceiling with tongue and groove wood detail in the living room. The gourmet kitchen features suede-finish quartz countertops and island, KitchenAid stainless appliances including a double wall-mounted oven with convection/microwave combo, range hood, and gas cooktop, reverse osmosis drinking water at the refrigerator, and custom under-island cabinets for added storage. The primary suite offers water views, a custom clothing boutique-style walk-in closet, a separate owner's retreat, and a completely redone primary bath with upgraded Restoration Hardware custom cabinetry, upgraded lighting, dual vanities, and additional storage cabinets with glass inlay. The home also includes a home command center with custom built-ins near the kitchen and dining areas, plus an open office space designed for household organization, additional workspace, or watching kiddos do homework. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms include a Jack and Jill adjoining bathroom with two separate vanity rooms. Additional features include corner pocket sliders in the living room for seamless indoor-outdoor enjoyment, a tankless water heater, HVAC UV light system upgrade, Sonos and speakers in the living room and on the lanai, an accent wall and shelving in the laundry room, and a custom mudroom/drop zone w/additional storage. Exterior upgrades include a heated saltwater pool and spa with sunshelf, pavered lanai with panoramic cage and extra covered space, fenced yard, side yard with turf, landscape lighting, and firepit area, Ring doorbell, 2 exterior cameras, mini split A/C in the tandem 3-car garage, and an end/corner lot with no neighbors on one side, adjacent to the walking trails of Bob Gardner Park and near the community mailboxes. Mallory Park is a gated community within Lakewood Ranch with immediate proximity to A-rated schools. HOA-included amenities and services include the gated entrance, lawn mowing, edging, mulch replacement, shrub trimming, zero-entry resort-style swimming pool w/lap lanes, clubhouse, community gathering room with catering and event kitchen, state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor fitness area, fire pit and grill area, playground, basketball & pickleball courts, walking/nature trails, dog park, and fishing pier. Directly adjacent to the north side of the community is Bob Gardner Park provides add'l recreational opportunities including sports courts, open green space, walking trails, and picnic areas. Minutes to shopping, Costco, restaurants, gyms, and groceries, with convenient access to SRQ Int'l Airport, top local beaches including Anna Maria and Siesta Key, Downtown Waterside, Lakewood Ranch Main Street, and UTC.