7951 Matera Court

Description

Set within The Lake Club at Lakewood Ranch, this home offers thoughtfully designed indoor–outdoor living, introduced by a gated courtyard entry, paver drive, paver walkways, landscaped grounds, exterior lanterns, and a landscaped front island. Travertine flooring spans the main living areas, with engineered wood floors throughout all bedrooms. A glass front door opens to a foyer with grasscloth wallcovering, while center-pocketing impact-rated sliders connect the great room directly to the lanai. The great room features plaster-textured walls, crown molding, brick archways, soaring 18-foot ceilings with exposed beams, abundant natural light, and motorized shades. The kitchen centers around an oversized island with extended breakfast bar seating and includes a Thermador appliance suite with a paneled refrigerator and freezer, a gas cooktop with griddle, double ovens, a warming drawer, a microwave, a paneled Bosch dishwasher, and a U-Line wine cooler. Additional features include granite countertops, a coffee bar, pot filler, decorative backsplash framed by wood and brick, custom pantries, and upgraded lighting, with the dining area positioned nicely between the kitchen and family room, making it ideal for entertaining. The primary wing features French doors to the lanai and is adorned with walls of windows overlooking the pool, fire pit, and lake. Additionally, this primary suite is appointed with crown molding, designer draperies, and motorized blinds. The luxurious bath offers separate granite vanities, a floor-to-ceiling tiled walk-in shower, a sunken soaking tub framed by windows, and a private water closet. The expansive custom closet includes built-ins, a center island with locking drawers, an integrated hamper, and a chandelier. Both guest bedrooms are en-suite. One guest bedroom is equipped with a double-door entry and a custom Murphy bed, and the other offers a built-in closet, granite vanity, and a walk-in shower with ceiling-height tile and a window. Interior features also include a half bath with a brick archway and linen storage, hallway storage, and a laundry room that includes granite counters, ample cabinetry, a sink, a window, and trim detailing. The lanai features a heated saltwater pool and spa with a Pentair heater, paver decking, exposed ceiling beams, dual ceiling fans with lighting, motorized shades, remote-controlled awnings, and brick archways. A linear electric fireplace finished in Crema Marfil marble with built-in bench seating and a gas fire pit overlooking the lake. The outdoor kitchen includes granite countertops, a sink, hood, new beverage refigerato and complementary brick and Crema Marfil finishes. FGBC-certified for energy efficiency and comfort, this smart home features Icynene spray-foam insulation, LED lighting, tankless gas water heater, whole-house generator, EV charger, whole-house water filtration with reverse osmosis, and Control4 and Sonos whole-home audio. Smart controls manage security, cameras, thermostat, garage doors, motorized blinds, and water heater, while the epoxy-finished garage includes EV and generator hookups. Located in The Lake Club’s maintenance-free section with pool care and landscaping included, residents also enjoy resort-style amenities such as a clubhouse, pool, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, dining, social events, and scenic lakes for kayaking and fishing, just minutes from top-rated schools, shopping, dining, and Sarasota’s beaches.