Just what you’ve been waiting for! This lovingly maintained & beautifully decorated ground level villa w/its own private oversized 2 car garage is a must see & shows like a model. As you approach a welcoming entry via the front patio you‘ll notice how tropical the outdoor landscape & décor is w/plenty of room for BBQs & family gatherings. Enter through a custom front door toward the soaring ceilings as your eyes are drawn to the double-sided wood burning fireplace separating the dining & living rooms. There is an attractive elevated granite breakfast bar overlooking the kitchen which is adorned with handsome wood cabinets accompanied by the same granite counters w/a matching file cabinet in the breakfast nook that’s currently being used as an office. Take notice of the upgraded stainless & black appliances; smooth top double oven range, side by side fridge with indoor ice & water dispenser, micro-hood as well as dishwasher & corner double sink. Most of the lower cabinets have pull outs for easy access in addition to a separate pantry. The master bedroom has vaulted ceilings, is quite large & has a well-appointed bath w/dual sinks in the wood vanity. The guest bath has an updated wood vanity & step-in shower. The third bedroom is outfitted w/double doors if one wishes to use it as a den or close them & use it as a third bedroom as it has a closet & another entry door for privacy. Other notable features of this lovely home are: attractive tile backsplash in the kitchen, REME-HALO air purifier/filtration system for the AC, 6 panel updated interior doors, spacious rooms, tastefully & neutrally updated & just across the private drive from the community pool. The massive former lanai has been enclosed w/upgraded sliding window panels that can be left closed for more interior living space w/the split unit AC or turned off & left open for a more exterior living environment. The large floor tile flows seamlessly throughout the entire home (including lanai) w/the exception of the guest bedroom, which is also tiled. This villa lives more like a single-family home & has room in the garage for a golf cart. The garage also has 12” rubber type coverings over most of the floor in addition to a work bench area. It’s about 2 blocks to IMG Golf Club & Restaurant & close enough to Sarasota Bay to enjoy afternoon breezes. In addition to other items, the maintenance fees cover basic cable, WIFI, trash pickup & flood insurance for the building. Items of importance: PAID IN FULL 2022 ROOF, 2021 building painted, 2022 water heater, 2020 dishwasher, 2019 ACs & washer/dryer, storm windows in front bedrooms & nook, beautifully turnkey furnished w/the exception of some art, furniture & personal items. If you have students enrolled in the world-famous IMG Academy, they’re about a 4-minute drive to school. Approximately 10 minutes to SRQ Airport & the revered famous Ringling Museum, home to Asolo Repertory Theater, & 15 to 30 minutes to everything Manatee & Sarasota Counties have to offer from our incredible white, sugary sand beaches to shopping including the treasured St. Armand’s Circle, restaurants, houses of worship, theaters of all kinds including live plays, boating, golfing, fishing, rowing & many sports teams including springtime professional baseball & even polo matches. The trendy UTC Mall is about 20 minutes away which is adjacent to world class rowing competitions. Small pets welcome. Come make it your own & begin your forever memories before it’s gone