LIVE THE ULTIMATE FLORIDA LIFESTYLE in this impeccably maintained home, which features a fully fenced backyard, large/covered screened in patio, and gorgeous mature landscaping. Roof (2023), water heater (2022), and AC (2014). This home is sure to impress! Enter through the screened in front porch to a beautiful foyer and living room. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream! Boasting a NEW fridge and all stainless-steel appliances, glass top stove/oven, granite countertops, soft close cabinets, a corner lazy Susan, amazing backsplash, and reverse osmosis at the sink, fridge, and icemaker. Eat at the adjacent dining room which overlooks the incredible backyard. The primary bedroom, complete with laminate flooring and fan, offers a spa like en-suite: newer tall vanity with storage and drawers and a brand-new exquisite walk-in shower! There is plenty of storage and closet space as well! Down the hall, you'll find the second bedroom and bathroom. Bedroom 2 offers a fantastic view of the backyard, laminate flooring, built-in closet, and fan. Bathroom 2 also has a newer tall vanity with storage/drawers and a shower/tub combo. Glass sliding doors lead out to the covered, screened lanai with 2 exit doors, tile, and a large outdoor fan. The fully fenced, spacious backyard has a unique pergola, plant/shrubbery with its own irrigation system, and plenty of room to add a pool, trampoline, shed, or playground. This backyard is truly one of a kind! This home has high quality tile and laminate flooring throughout, plenty of closets, additional air-conditioned storage available in the converted garage, water softener w/ maintenance for 1 full year, gutters, double pane windows and slider, digital thermostat, UV filter air cleaner, and a generator connection pre-wire. The home is served by top-rated schools: Lakeview Elementary School is a quick 5-minute drive and ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%). Sarasota Middle School offers a Gifted & Talented program and is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Florida with the same grade levels. Sarasota High School offers AP courses, Cambridge International curriculum, and a Gifted & Talented program. This home is located on a quiet street with easy access to I-75. Centrally located in the heart of Sarasota, near the world-renowned Siesta Key Beach, delicious restaurants, tons of shopping, including a Trader Joe's, hospitals, medical offices, family fun activities, fitness centers, downtown, St. Armands Circle, The Ringling Museum, Marina Jacks, Selby Gardens, Nokomis, Venice, Lakewood Ranch, University Town Center, and Benderson Park! You have everything you need within minutes! This home is the complete package! MUST SEE!