Custom lake-view, Victorian-inspired estate pool home on 7-plus acres located in The Forest at Panther Ridge, an equestrian community that is peacefully private and yet still accessible to everything Lakewood Ranch, Sarasota, Siesta Key and Tampa bay have to offer. These are the original owners, designers and builders of this four-bedroom, four-bath, two-story, 5,146-square-foot estate home with a stunning, long circular driveway and wraparound front porch to the ruby red front entrance area. Step into the foyer with glowing wood floors and your formal living and dining room that can easily seat 12-plus. Enjoy the towering 6-foot windows from the living room with stunning window treatments, as well as the warm wood-burning fireplace with custom craftsmanship. This area also includes a private room for a remote worker or to do homework. This area includes the first-floor guest bedroom tucked just off the foyer, offering five windows overlooking the lake and abuts the full formal bath. Looking straight ahead from the entry area is the very spacious great room with a built-in bar nook and barstools to enjoy a cocktail or glass of wine from your wine rack or mini-refrigerator. Then, take a look out from the 9-by-8-foot-tall sliding doors that open to the sparkling heated pool and spa area, with a pool house and its own two sets of sliding doors. The sparkling swimming pool is caged and supports two decorative shade sails to keep you from the hot days of summer when you want it, and screen doors offer easy access to the yard and 1+/- acre stocked pond. Another central feature of this home is the wood stairway and open landing that leads to the upstairs suites, including the owner's suite and two roomy bedrooms with private balconies, en-suite baths and walk-in closets. Now enter your massive master suite that is your perfect private oasis with an indoor sitting area and a large balcony overlooking the lake and the pool area. This suite also includes a massive en-suite bath, a spacious Jacuzzi spa, dual, separate vanities, a walk-in circular shower with dual showerheads and an abundance of additional storage, plus a 16-foot walk-in closet with dual sections and shelving. These savvy owners also added the large utility room upstairs that supports the washer and dryer, built-in ironing board, and includes a floor drain as an overflow precaution. The large, remodeled kitchen and breakfast area are bright and welcoming for morning breakfast or casual dinners, boasting stainless steel appliances, custom-made countertops, plenty of cabinetry and a very big walk-in pantry with plenty of shelves to keep it well-stocked. There is a mudroom from the garage to the kitchen and outside yard and pool area that offers additional storage and a seat/bench. Most recent additions include two new AC units in 2020 and 2021, new flooring, paint and roof. Other remarkable features of this quality home are the corner lot, extra parking pad, privacy, stocked pond and ability to live in the country but actually be in the heart of Lakewood Ranch and Panther Ridge. Come live your Florida lifestyle and make this marvelous home your own.