BACK-UPS REQUESTED...A timeless beauty, with attention to detail and meticulously maintained. This 3 bedroom, 3 bath POOL home has SOARING ceilings, an open floor plan and a Gi-NORMOUS chef's kitchen for those that love to cook. With stainless steel appliances, natural gas stove, loads of storage space, a sizeable pantry, and breakfast nook it is the center for all activities. Look up and you will be delighted by the cypress wood accent in the ceiling; a truly unique touch! A spacious formal dining room with 12 foot tray ceilings, an equally impressive family room, complete with a gas fireplace, and an elegant built-in for all your entertainment needs all lend to making this the home of your dreams. There is also room for artwork and books. A wall of sliders take you outdoors to the paver brick patio and pool and the beauty of the preserve and mature landscaping. The patio ceiling is also beautifully finished with a honeyed cypress wood. The OFFICE has beautiful wood floors and plantation shutters. Each Bedroom has wood flooring, ample closet space and is split into separate areas to maximize everyone's privacy. A 3 car garage and freshly painted exterior with landscape lighting and mature landscaping makes this an exceptional home. A GATED community, the Hammocks is a splash of country living where the deer and the otters play, yet it is within easy access to Downtown Sarasota, beaches, fine shopping and dining and I-75.