A rare house on a large lot next to Philippi Creek. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage home is part of Forest Lakes C.C Estates. As you approach the double-door entrance, you walk through a charming courtyard garden, that is fed by a sprinkler system from a private well. Privacy, and peace and quiet is what this house has to offer, not to mention Florida living so close to its natural beauty. All this within minutes of those famous beaches, fine dining, shopping and downtown Sarasota. The Florida room at the back of the house has floor-to ceiling windows and doors that offer an excellent view of the Creek. This is a concrete block construction with Mexican terracotta tile throughout most of the home. It has a split bedroom floor plan that allows maximum privacy, and the oversized master bedroom has an en suite bathroom complete with walking closet. There is a big backyard to run around, with 100 feet of water frontage. The A/C system was replaced in 2019, the roof in 2006 and new A/C ductwork was completed in 2015, The windows and sliders are PGT impact. There's a peaceful, easy feeling inside this house. The HOA is voluntary and is $100 a year to join.