The Jim Soda Group Lists Palatial Home in Lakewood Ranch, Florida

Lakewood Ranch, FL, July 07, 2011 --(PR.com)-- A palatial Lakewood Ranch home with a 60-foot pool is now being offered for sale by The Soda Group. At the end of a royal palm-lined driveway with gated entry, this magnificent Spanish Mediterranean two-story home is situated on more than half an acre of beautifully landscaped grounds. With more than 6,300 square feet under air and 8,888 square feet total, this former model home by builder John Cannon Homes includes five bedrooms and four and a half baths.

“This home has always been one of the Gold Standard properties in Lakewood Ranch Country Club and the current owners have only improved it to new standards,” said Jim Soda. “It’s truly a showpiece.”

Expansive ceiling heights and four stone pillars set the tone of grandeur in this light-filled home. The spacious living room sports a cut stone gas fireplace bordered by wood bookshelves, while the family room has a built-in entertainment center, built-in desk and cabinets, and a bar with granite countertop overlooking the inviting lanai with pool, spa and fountains. The gourmet kitchen has oiled cherry cabinets with heavy distressing, a breakfast bar, and a large island with travertine countertop with 2-1/4” chiseled edge. Features include tumbled Belize and walnut travertine flooring throughout the lower level, a butler’s pantry, wet bar, wine storage, second floor sun deck, outdoor kitchen, sumptuous master suite, and luxurious appointments too numerous to list.

Built in 2002, the home is located at 7018 Portmarnock Place in Country Club Village, one of the most prestigious gated neighborhoods in Lakewood Ranch. The award-winning Lakewood Ranch is a master-planned community featuring 54 holes of golf in three championship courses designed by the Arnold Palmer design team. Lakewood Ranch includes a medical center, higher education institutions, nature parks, a polo club, cultural venues and upscale shopping and dining.

The home is being offered at $1,850,000. For more information, contact Julie Cutmore of The Soda Group at Keller Williams Realty at (941) 545-0515 or julie@lakewoodranchhomesearch.com. The Soda Group is experienced in working with luxury properties, short sales, foreclosures and first-time homebuyers, as well as golf and country club communities, boating communities and downtown waterfront condominiums.

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