One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Looking for a villa with a Garage Plus Carport close to Downtown Sarasota? You will be charmed with the mature natural beauty surrounding you with a central lake, walking paths and you are located very close to the Legacy Trail, connecting Sarasota to Downtown Venice. Secluded clusters of natural, maintenance-free Villas provide affordability, serenity and community enhancements. This Villa has its own enclosed garage, covered carport plus additional space for parking. The Lakes boasts mature landscaping and a serene atmosphere conveniently located minutes to downtown Sarasota, the Beaches, Shopping and all major roadways. This completely updated Villa features an Open Floor Plan with vaulted ceilings, plenty of windows and offers two separate large screened porches, one off the great room and one off the primary bedroom! The spacious kitchen with light cabinets, new countertops and stainless steel appliances includes plenty of floor space for a table and chairs or room for an island plus there’s a breakfast bar with open access to the Great Room and greenhouse window for your plants or herb gardens. The kitchen drawers and cabinet doors are soft close and all cabinets have pull-out shelves! The primary bath has dual sinks, the second bath has a large vessel sink and there are dual large sinks in the kitchen. The two bedroom layout is a split plan with the welcoming, updated hallway bath being adjacent to the second bedroom. The Primary Bedroom boasts vaulted ceilings, a remodeled ensuite bathroom with separate shower and two large closets. The surprise is the enclosed porch off of the Primary Bedroom, allowing privacy and relaxation. The second large enclosed porch is located off of the vaulted ceiling Great Room, adding to the total square footage. You will be pleasantly greeted by luxury vinyl flooring throughout this Villa, giving a wonderful flow between rooms. Additional features are the stack washer and dryer, new water heater and a nearly new central air system and outside condenser replaced in 2016 and serviced in 2023. The attractive built-in shelving in the great room will highlight your entertainment system, library or a prominent display area for your collectibles. The affordable monthly fee covers exterior grounds maintenance, common area insurance, recreation facilities, 2 pools, one heated one not heated, tennis courts, basketball court, clubhouse and fitness center. The community has 21 villa buildings totaling 42 units. Welcome to your new home!