PRICE IMPROVEMENT -- A Maintenance-Free Villa with All the Right Upgrades -- Nestled in the heart of Center Gate Estates, a quiet 55+ community, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath villa offers the feel of a single-family home offering low-maintenance comfort without sacrificing space, privacy, or location — just minutes from I-75, medical facilities, Sarasota’s best dining and shopping at UTC and don't forget, our coast's iconic beaches being 10 miles away. Inside, a smart split-bedroom layout gives the primary suite privacy, while guests or hobbies can thrive in their own corner of the home. Vaulted ceilings and skylights fill the open living space with natural light, and a spacious Florida room offers panoramic views of the peaceful pond, manicured lawn and community pool—your new favorite spot for coffee, reading, or simply unwinding. The kitchen is large and functional, with plenty of storage and prep space, opening to the great room so you’re never far from everyone else, the layout just works! And here’s where it gets exciting: This home has been extensively updated—so all the big-ticket items are already checked off for you -- ROOF (2023), AIR CONDITIONER (2024), ELECTRICAL PANEL (2024), KITCHEN APPLIANCES (2023), FRESH PAINT, WASHER/DRYER, GUEST BEDROOM FLOORING, NEW DRIVEWAY, EPOXY GARAGE FLOORING, fFENCED LANAI, AND MORE—ALL DONE BETWEEN 2020-2024. Both the primary and guest bedrooms offer sliding doors to the oversized screened lanai, now enhanced with a brand-new concrete pad and privacy fence—perfect for morning stretches or catching evening games. Other thoughtful touches include a utility/mudroom off the kitchen, a two-car garage with a mini-split A/C unit (hello... workshop or cooled storage!), and even an electric vehicle charging outlet. TURNKEY, UPGRADED, AND PRICED TO MOVE—schedule your private showing and see why this villa is the total package!