Tranquil, Lakefront, Maintenance Free paired Villa nestled in the lushly landscaped, gated community of Avalon in the Villages of Palm Aire Golf Club. Enjoy lake views the moment you walk through the front door of this spacious; well maintained 2 bedroom + Den, 2 bath open and bright great room design floor plan. Experience waking to the sounds of singing wildlife over the glistening lake and enjoying morning coffee in your covered screened enclosed 13x12 sunroom. Entertaining is a breeze in the open kitchen design with center island; walk-in pantry; countertops galore; updated appliances and adjoining dining area. The master suite also overlooks the lake and features a spacious 19x11 en-suite with closets galore; separate vanities; private commode; and tiled walk-in glass block shower. Other features include: Plantation shutters throughout; spacious utility room with built-ins; 2 car garage with wall storage; new gas hot water heater -2024; New Tile Roof-2020; Hurricane Impact windows-2020. Pets OK! Low HOA fees which include: Grounds maintenance; heated community pool; security gate entry; private road; cable tv; reserves and full time management; pressure washing every 3 yrs; exterior painting every 7 yrs. Within a short golf cart ride away you can enjoy the Optional Membership amenities at Palm-Aire Country Club which includes: Golf; Tennis; Fitness; Pickleball; Olympic pool; clubhouse with dining and activities galore. Located within minutes to UTC mall; abundance of restaurants and shopping; Benderson Park; Mote Marine Aquarium; Sarasota International Airport; Downtown Sarasota and an array of cultural arts venues. Don't miss out on this perfect year round home/ winter retreat!