Don't miss the opportunity to own this spacious 55+ villa in the heart of Sarasota just minutes from Siesta Key beach and downtown Sarasota! This light, bright and spacious 2 bedroom, 2 bath great room home enjoys views of the community pool from the large Florida room. The one car garage and open green space surrounding the home are hard to find in a location this convenient to the city. Luscious tropical landscaping greets you as you approach the covered and screened front porch leading to the front entry. No driving to a community mailbox, mail is delivered right to your own front door. Easy care laminate floors run throughout most rooms in the home with ceramic tile in neutral hues found in the baths, Florida room and kitchen. The chef of the family will love the abundant cabinet storage and granite countertop prep space in the eat-in kitchen, complete with stainless appliances and a roomy pantry. The huge indoor laundry room has even more storage and leads directly to the garage. Entertaining is easy with the great room opening to an enormous Florida room featuring windows across the entire back wall that can be opened to allow the warm breezes to flow through. The back door in the Florida room leads you to the pool and shuffleboard courts just steps away. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet, a linen closet and and en suite bath featuring a walk-in shower and its own window for natural light. The hallway outside the bedrooms has numerous closets for added storage. Bedroom 2 is over-sized and can double as a studio or office for the work from home executive. Bath 2 has a tub/shower combination and a skylight for added natural sunlight. The water heater was replaced in September of 2021 and permits show the A/C in 2010 and the roofs in 2008 & 2003 giving you added peace of mind. The lawns are maintained by the association so you can relax and enjoy the Florida lifestyle you've always dreamed of. Don't miss the rare opportunity to own in this fabulous location close to downtown, fine dining, shopping, world renowned St. Armands Circle, crystal sandy beaches and the warm tranquil waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Close to all of the art and cultural venues Sarasota is famous for, schedule your private showing today!