One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Less than 4 miles to Siesta Key! Motivated seller! Now offering up to one year of HOA/maintenance payments (based on the current fee) to be paid to the association at closing (depending on offer). Welcome home to your beautiful, Florida-lifestyle home in Gulf Gate. You will instantly feel at home once entering this charming 2 bedroom and 3 bathrooms beautifully updated condo. This end unit provides easy access and a serene, quiet atmosphere. You will love the benefits of condo living but not have a neighbor above, below or on either side (the left side of the unit is a storage closet). Enjoy peace of mind and energy efficiency with a new AC (2023), new microwave & oven (2024), new refrigerator (2020), dishwasher (2021) and new impact windows (2020) that provide both security and tranquility. This condo is extremely quiet with the new windows. The home boasts modern finishes and thoughtful updates throughout to create a stylish and inviting living space such as new closet doors, new flooring, solid stone countertops and more! The versatile light fixtures complement various decor styles. You will love sitting on the private back lanai sipping your coffee every morning. Not only is there a screened lanai, but a designated storage area and an assigned parking spot. The community offers a pool, basic cable, water, sewer and trash. Embrace the coastal lifestyle with Siesta Key Beach just minutes away and experience the essence of convenience in this condo strategically located near many restaurants and shopping, Costco, and Gulf Gate Library. Just minutes from The Legacy Trail and I75 and a short drive to downtown Sarasota, UTC Mall, Sarasota Bradenton Int'l Airport, and much more. Live in this gorgeous unit or make it an income producing property! ***Condo insurance does provide 100% replacement costs. New Roof 2018 re-plumbed in 2020.