Nestled in the vibrant Cross Creek Estates GATED community on a QUIET & PRIVATE lot, this POOL HOME offers a lifestyle steeped in luxury and leisure. Imagine waking up to the serene view of your private pool, recently enhanced with a NEW CAGE and PICTURE-VIEW SCREEN, all set against the backdrop of a GORGEOUS LAKE. A NEW ROOF (2020) ensures peace of mind, while the built-ins and cozy FIREPLACE add a warm touch for those cooler evenings. Offering 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 living areas, and a VERSATILE DEN all within 2,000+ sqft, there is space for all your loved ones and favorite activities. The volume & vaulted ceilings make the space feel even larger and more open. The primary bedroom features French doors that open to the lanai and a spacious walk-in closet, ready for your customization. The ensuite provides dual sinks, a vanity station, a walk-in shower, and a large soaker tub to unwind in after a long day. The eat-in kitchen is large and features an island, crisp white cabinetry, and appliances, with a pass-through window to the lanai, and opens to the family room for easy entertaining. Enjoy a world where community amenities feel boundless-take a dip in the sparkling pool, unwind in the spa, or break a sweat at the gym. The clubhouse is a hub of activity, perfectly complementing the tranquility of the sauna. Stroll along walking and biking paths, or lose yourself in a good book at the community library. For the sports enthusiasts, pickleball, tennis, bocce, and racquetball courts await, along with a delightful dog park and playground for endless family fun. Fancy a round of golf? The Country Club offers a public restaurant/bar and 18-hole golf course for PAY-TO-PLAY, or GOLF MEMBERSHIPS are available at ~$2,000/year. Convenience is key, with Daniel's Pkwy offering quick access to shopping, dining, entertainment, RSW International Airport, SWFL's beautiful beaches, and two exciting spring training stadiums. This home isn't just a fabulous property; it's a rated "BEST VALUE BUY" and a gateway to an exceptional way of living--don't delay!