Fantastic location! Only 5 miles to Siesta Key Beach (ranked number one beach in FL by US News in May 2023). A fantastic option for a vacation, second home or investment property as it offers leases as short as thirty days and has a full three bedrooms and two bathrooms! This lovingly maintained home is tucked away in an alcove of the Beneva Ridge neighborhood and lives like a townhome with the advantages of a condominium association! The home has plenty of space with a large living and dining room, kitchen, dedicated laundry room and half bath downstairs. The kitchen has quality stainless appliances including a Bosch dishwasher complimenting the new refrigerator and range that were recently installed (2023). The washer and dryer are included and upgraded models. The first floor has ceramic tile with sliding glass doors leading to a garden area out front and a large (22' x 13') fully fenced patio/deck at the rear of the home. The private deck area is ideal for family gatherings or a quiet place to enjoy morning coffee. There is plenty of room for outdoor cooking, dining and relaxation. Upstairs you'll find three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. There is a large owners suite with its own bathroom. All bedrooms feature large windows allowing lots of natural light in. You will be amazed with this home's storage areas and large closets in all of the rooms. There is a convenient and secure exterior locking storage closet just out the front door. This home is versatile and would be ideal for a family, vacation home or investment. Beneva Ridge has a fantastic clubhouse with pool table, game room, multiple sports courts and community pool area. Attention seasonal owners and investors: the association has recently approved leases as short as 30 days! Recent updates include AC replaced (2017), hot water heater (2022), front and storage exterior doors (2022), luxury vinyl tiling flooring upstairs (2021), new panelled bedroom doors (2023), new mirrored closet sliding doors (2023), new kitchen and upstairs bathroom faucets (2023), and exterior entrance tile (2022) . The location is fantastic and a short distance to grocery stores, banks, a gym and pharmacy to name just a few. It is a short five mile drive to Siesta Key and you'll find most locations in Sarasota are just minutes away by car. This is maintenance free, resort style living in beautiful central Sarasota at a fantastic price. One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged