Welcome to Waterside living in the heart of Lakewood Ranch, now available for rent or purchase. This rare end-unit townhouse offers the community's largest floor plan, filled with natural light, privacy, and modern comfort. Located just one mile from Waterside Place, you'll enjoy effortless access to Lakewood Ranch's newest and most vibrant shopping, dining, and entertainment district. Start your day with coffee by the water, meet friends for ice cream, enjoy dinner and cocktails lakeside, take a fitness class, unwind with a spa treatment, or browse the farmers market, all without getting in the car. Don't miss Ranch Nights Wednesdays, the area's signature weekly gathering featuring food trucks, outdoor games, community sporting events, and fun for all ages, creating the perfect midweek vibe right on the lake.

Waterside also offers beautiful lakefront parks, volleyball courts, playgrounds, boardwalks, live music, and miles of scenic walking trails with stunning sunset views. Inside, the home lives large with a grand open living area, oversized windows, and seamless flow from the kitchen, dining, and great room to a private screened courtyard, ideal for entertaining or relaxing. The kitchen anchors the space with a large island, generous storage, and open sightlines that keep everyone connected.

The main level features a versatile flex room, ideal for a home office, gym, playroom, media room, or bedroom, along with a convenient half bath. Upstairs, a light-filled loft landing provides space for a desk or reading nook. The spacious primary suite offers a peaceful retreat with an en-suite bath, while two additional guest bedrooms share a full bathroom. A dedicated upstairs laundry room completes the smart and functional layout.

Outside, enjoy a two-car attached garage, rear driveway parking, and additional guest parking out front. Sidewalks and community trails wrap the neighborhood and circle the sparkling Waterside lake, perfect for evening walks, wildlife watching, and serene outdoor living. Residents also enjoy a private community pool, pickleball courts, parks, and playgrounds.

The location is truly unbeatable, just minutes to University Town Center (UTC), Waterside Place, Lakewood Ranch Main Street, downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and award-winning Gulf beaches. Quick access to I-75, Fruitville Road, Lakewood Ranch Boulevard, and Lorraine Road makes commuting easy to Tampa, St. Pete, and even Orlando. Experience the best of lifestyle, convenience, natural beauty, and modern comfort, whether you're looking for your next home or a flexible rental opportunity, right here at Waterside in Lakewood Ranch. Furnishings optional for an additional price.