AS OF 2.7.21 THIS LISTING IS IN A MULTIPE OFFER SITUATION. ALL INTERESTED PARTIES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BRING HIGHEST AND BEST OFFERS BY 12 NOON MONDAY 2.8.21. Lovely location on a cul-de-sac of swaying palms, Chelmsford Close is a private enclave of maintenance free villas in The Meadows. You will be greeted by a stamped decorative concrete walk and iron gated paver courtyard leading to the glass front door and sidelight. Upon entry, engineered hardwood flooring flows from the foyer through the great room, den and kitchen. Den offers a flexible space for work at home office, hobbies or a second living area. The kitchen has been beautifully updated with new granite counters, solid wood cabinetry, glass subway tile backsplash, stainless appliances new 2015 and a breakfast nook with built in banquette seating with storage for cozy family dinners or work at home endeavors. The expansive great room with high ceilings topped off by deep crown molding and anchored with wide baseboards lead to floor to ceiling sliders opening onto a spacious glass enclosed lanai which has heat and air conditioning added to increase overall living space and provide comfortable year round use. Arched eyebrow windows throughout the villa add a lovely architectural detail and frame views of the bright blue skies. Spacious master bedroom offers a lovely updated en suite bathroom featuring split dual sinks, new soapstone vanities, custom tile shower with new frameless door and ample walk in closet. Guest bedroom is large and just steps away from the updated guest bathroom with granite vanity and subway tiled shower/tub combo. A separate laundry room houses the washer and dryer, new 2018, with laundry sink and offers extra storage. Two car garage with easy clean epoxy floor, custom sleek storage cabinets and new water heater 2019 with 10 year warranty . Fresh designer paint colors throughout and sold turnkey furnished minus exception list attached. Peace of mind with new hurricane-grade windows 2014, new HVAC 2020 with 10 year warranty, plumbing re-piped 2008, lanai rescreened 2019 and new roof 2015. Heated community pool just steps away for a quick dip or safely meet neighbors for an outdoor happy hour. Live in a friendly country club community (membership optional) with 24 hour safety patrol and enjoy the carefree Florida lifestyle! Minutes to luxury shopping and dining at UTC Mall, Nathan Benderson Park for water sports and miles of recreational opportunities, downtown Sarasota for art and cultural activities and world class Gulf beaches. The Meadows Country Club offers one private and two public 18-hole golf courses, a highly regarded tennis complex with 17 Har-Tru courts, Jr. Olympic swimming pool with spa, fitness center, pro shop and dining venues. Many club amenities are free to homeowners and all new buyers receive a 3-month complementary membership to try out all of the recreational options. All located within 1,650 acres of tropical mature landscaping with miles of trails, wildlife preserve and over 80 lakes and ponds, while convenient to all that Sarasota offers!