Ready, Set, Gone Country! This stunning property is in a Deed Restricted horse friendly community of The Forest, Panther ridge, Lakewood Ranch. The oak lined, gated driveway leads you to a custom Cracker style home on 9+ acres of priva... more.cy and serenity. The grounds are fenced, 2 lush grassy pastures, round pen, 2 ponds and a 7 stall metal roofed barn. The barn has turnouts, fans, cement center isle, feed room and a oversized tack room. The home has a newly remodeled kitchen, complete with farm sink, porcelain plank flooring, stainless steel appliances, farm cabinetry, breakfast bar, gathering table area, and cement countertops. Off the kitchen a screened mudroom complete with deck to back yard.The family room has a wood burning fireplace, extended ceiling, and porcelain plank flooring. The split floor plan with the master bedroom has a fireplace and french doors that lead to the enclosed pool area. The master bath area has 2 walk in closets, large boutique closet, garden tub, and double sink vanities. Three additional bedrooms each have walk in closets and bay windows. The laundry room comes equipped with washer, dryer, storage cupboards and utility sink. The laundry rooms back door leads to a fenced in door yard and a detached block two car garage. The Forest is an Equestrian friendly community with miles of riding, hiking and biking trails. The bridges, streams, grassy paths, Old Florida landscape with fox squirrels, deer, fox, and abundant bird life make this an ideal location and alternative to other subdivisions. East county living in close proximity to nationally renowned golf courses, LWR Hospital, A+ rated schools, Premier Sports Complex, UTC and Lakewood Ranch Main Street with its many fine restaurants and shops. A new Publix has just opened 3 miles away!