LET'S STAY HOME! At 3482 SF, this OAKLEAF HAMMOCK beauty WITH den, loft AND private pool has all the space needed for entertaining loads of guests or just relaxing at home. This impressive property is situated at the rear of a gated community with lush preserve/pond views at every turn. The exterior front features an expansive paver driveway, decorative stone facade and split side entry garages (1 bay on the right, 2 on the left). Right interior features a foyer that meets a formal living area, a den space with double door entry and inside entry to 1-car garage, a pool half bath, and a master suite complete with substantial bedroom, his and hers walk-in closets and massive master bathroom with separate tub, walk-in shower, and dual sinks. Left interior features formal dining, an indoor laundry room with entry to a 2-car garage, 2 sizeable bedrooms with “Jack and Jill” bath between, and staircase entry to enormous 2nd floor loft space with extra storage closet (the upstairs space also has its own HVAC unit and thermostat controls). Rear interior features a gourmet kitchen with walk-in pantry, breakfast area with built-in seating, generous family room space with seemingly limitless under stair climate-controlled storage closet, and an additional bed and bath that could be used as an in-law suite with private exterior entry/exit. All this would make this total package nearly complete…but WAIT…there's more! This home also has an oversized outdoor space designed to allow for bringing the outdoors in. The fully screened patio space houses a private pool (pool, cage and pavers installed 2014) with space for both open-air dining and seating and it's already pre-plumbed for an outdoor kitchen. With no rear neighbors and quiet preserve views, this is a tranquil oasis waiting to be enjoyed! Other notable upgrades additions include home security system, gutters (2014), fully fenced yard (2015), HVAC replaced (main 2018, upstairs 2019), laminate flooring (2020), oven & microwave replaced (2020) and exterior paint (2021). Oakleaf Hammock is a quiet, gated community in Ellenton, FL with low HOA fees and no CDD fees. Centrally located to I-75/I-275 for easy commuting north or south and convenient to multiple dining and shopping options, as well as medical facilities and churches, and a short drive to golf courses and world famous beaches. Community amenities include a picnic pavilion, playground, and basketball court. THIS PLACE IS GORGEOUS! Visit today!