This 3-bedroom (plus office!) pool home is updated throughout and offers the perfect blend of style and comfort. It features a gorgeous kitchen with granite counters and stainless-steel appliances, modern bathrooms with matching granite, a walk-in closet in the primary bedroom, open floor plan with a large great room off the kitchen and a well-lit office overlooking the pool. The large covered outdoor space is the perfect place to escape from the sun for a bit and to gather with friends and family for a meal or drinks. The screened pool is large and deep, with plenty of room to swim laps when you aren't just floating and soaking up the sunshine. There's even a good-sized side yard, complete with a garden and plenty of space for furry friends and/or yard games. This concrete block home was built to last, and has hurricane screens for all the openings (check out the picture) as well as hurricane straps on the trusses for added peace of mind year-round. The split floor plan affords peace and quiet to all, with the master bedroom separated from the guest bedrooms and office. The AC was replaced in 2017, the main roof in 2015 and the flat roof in 2020. This beautiful home is located in the heart of Sarasota in South Gate, which has an optional HOA and a community pool available if you choose to join. You'll have easy access to downtown Sarasota, Siesta Key, Lido Key and the rest of the Suncoast. The recently completed Legacy Trail is less than a mile away, and The Parrot, Faicco's, Little Saigon and a few other restaurants are literally right around the corner. This home is as centrally located as can be. With its updated features, spacious layout and prime location in South Gate, this is a great home and a must see. Don't miss your chance to experience Florida living at its finest, poolside - schedule your private showing today!