Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to Deer Creek in Palmer Ranch! Discover this well-appointed 4-bedroom, 3-bath pool home located in one of Sarasota’s most sought-after gated communities. Surrounded by majestic oaks, nature preserves, sparkling lakes, and abundant wildlife, Deer Creek offers the perfect blend of privacy, elegance, and Florida living. Step inside to find soaring ceilings, walls of windows, and sliding glass doors that bathe the home in natural light. The thoughtful split floor plan creates privacy, with an elegant foyer, formal living and dining areas, and a primary suite featuring a spacious walk-in closet, and a spa-like bath with garden tub and dual vanities. The fourth bedroom doubles as an ideal office. At the heart of the home, a chef’s kitchen with six-seat breakfast bar and abundant counter space opens to the inviting family room with a beautiful fireplace. Also off the kitchen is a lovely formal dining room and an extra coffee bar area. From the family room and living rooms, sliding glass doors extend the living space outdoors, where a screened lanai, sparkling pool with waterfall, outdoor kitchen, and private backyard oasis await. Enjoy incredible updates including new luxury vinyl plan throughout, fresh paint throughout, an updated electric fireplace, new recessed lighting, updated bathrooms including new vanities, light fixtures, mirrors, toilets, new outdoor lighting, a new pool motor for the converted saltwater pool, a new refrigerator, washer/dryer, dishwasher, new screens in pool cage, and 2021 roof, 2020 HVAC, 2020 water heater. Deer Creek provides a 24-hour guard gate, biking and walking paths, and direct access to Sarasota’s Legacy Trail. Ideally located near Core SRQ Fitness, Selby Aquatic Center, abundant shopping and dining, plus a short drive to Siesta Key Beach, Pine View School, and Sarasota’s arts and culture scene. A timeless Sarasota lifestyle home—ready to welcome its next owner.