A private natural setting surrounds this energy efficient Braden Woods home on a 1.3 acre cul-de-sac homesite backing to the 44 acre Johnson Preserve! Updated kitchen with island, granite counters, and adjacent dining area. Living room with full wall custom built-in and vaulted ceiling. Huge bonus room includes a wood burning fireplace and a ductless mini split a/c system. Both baths are updated and include frameless shower doors. All windows (Double pane), sliders, and front door are hurricane rated and impact resistant. Lanai sliders are also "Low E" while the front door includes a Kevlar hurricane rated screen. The entire home is solar powered by 35 panels of photoelectric cells and include excess storage within Tesla batteries for uninterrupted power during outages. The average monthly electric bill has been $56 over the past 12 months. The salt water pool and hot water heater are powered by a separate passive solar system. 2 car attached garage plus a newer 1.5 car garage with epoxy floor and a mini split a/c system for the car enthusiast, handyman, or for use as a 2nd bonus room. Both garages are Wi-Fi enabled which can allow for Amazon to deliver packages inside. Recently recoated pool with auto cleaner overlooks a gorgeous and majestic setting of nature including palms, oaks, maples, crape myrtles, bromeliads, lemon, lime, and mango trees. Beautiful gazebo to enjoy your morning or afternoon beverage with a paver walkway from the lanai. Other features include a utility room with sink and counter space, whole house surge protector, attic fan, side yard patio, fenced yard, and sprinkler system with a well. Roof was replaced in 2011. Braden Woods is an established community of many different styles of homes all set on minimum half acre wooded homesites. Convenient to Lakewood Ranch, UTC mall, Jiggs Landing, the Braden River, Linger Lodge, highly rated schools, restaurants, and I-75.