You will not find another home like this! Situated on nearly a half-acre in beautiful Winding River, this completely custom built 2016 home has been beautifully upgraded to a warm, inviting, and luxurious residence. Surrounded by maintenance-included, lush landscaping upgraded in 2023, you'll be surrounded in privacy by lush palms and flowering hibiscus. A welcoming courtyard entry invites home between your split garages featuring 5 spaces, including the side garage with extra tall garage doors perfect for your RV or boat. Through custom double glass front doors, you will instantly appreciate the open floor plan adorned with fresh 2024 warm interior paint, 2024 wood-look plank tile flooring, and custom details in every room. The central great room includes a completely custom 2024 entertainment center with shiplap feature wall, display shelving, and storage cabinetry with soft-close drawers; plus custom tray and exposed beam ceiling, and bright French doors to the lanai for extra natural light. Gather around the large island in the kitchen to watch the chef at work amongst granite counters, island seating and storage, custom crown molding, stainless steel appliance suite, crisp white cabinetry, custom travertine backsplash, and a massive walk-in pantry with custom shelving. Enjoy meals in the formal dining room with tray ceiling, or dine casually in the dinette with custom built-in bench seating and custom river pebble table, or dine poolside on the lanai. The rear of the home offers a flexible bonus room which can be used as a family room, media room, game room, and more! Working from home is a breeze in the private study with travertine flooring, new entry doors, and en-suite powder bathroom. The focal point of the outside oasis is a sparkling heated pool and spa with a large sunshelf surrounded by lush landscaping. Relax on your paver lanai under the spacious covered areas with built-in outdoor kitchen, or out in the sunshine, and four-legged friends will love the 2024 fenced dog run area. After a long day relax in the comfortable primary suite with plank tile flooring, tray ceiling with custom crown molding, dual walk-in closets with custom shelving, and bright windows overlooking the landscaping. The en-suite bathroom includes travertine flooring with inlaid design, dual split vanities with granite counters and mosaic backsplash, custom framed mirrors, large soaking tub with jets, private water closet, and walk-in shower. Guests will enjoy their own 2 bedrooms with plank tile flooring, and en-suite full bathrooms. The 4th guest bedroom with travertine flooring off the bonus room is also a flexible space that's currently used as an additional office and has an adjacent full bathroom. This home also features a functional laundry room with counterspace and cabinetry, recently sealed pavers, and 2 tankless 2023 water heaters. The Winding River community includes a private boat ramp to the Manatee River and walking trails to keep you connected with your natural surroundings. Conveniently located minutes from Lakewood Ranch, but provides you with a large halfacre lot and no CDD fees makes this the perfect place to call home!