Looking for your home away from home? Take a look at this spacious light and bright one story villa located in fabulous Village Gardens, a pet friendly community, built on 13 acres in a lush tropical setting. Sold furnished (recliners not included) or can be empty at closing. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 baths, 1,197 sf, with a HUGE 17X13 eat-in kitchen with pantry, center island and lots of cabinets plus a laundry area; lovely enclosed lanai that beams in the Florida sunshine, with three remote-controlled shades and a 4th manual-controlled shade; L-shaped living & dining areas under a cathedral ceiling; large primary bedroom with large walk-in customized closet and & en-suite bath; guest bedroom with both a twin and double bed & hardly-used mattresses, a guest bath, concrete driveway with parking directly in front of the residence with one car carport and one additional parking space; For storage, there is an attic and an attached storage closet outside. HOA is responsible for costs to repair and replace roofs. Updates include: new roof and flat roof in 2015, A/C replaced in 2018 and is serviced twice/year; electric hot water tank in 2020; stove 2023; washer 2024; newer ceiling fans; pest control inspects 3 times/yr. Max 2 pets allowed, weight limit is 40 lbs each and approval is required. Recycled water sprinkles grounds; Amenities include a clubhouse with library, kitchen for catering, social room, pool table, and manager's office; tennis court that doubles as pickleball ct; two shuffleboard cts; newly-surfaced heated pool and attached ramada with two gas grills; drive-through recycling area; and two car washing stations across from the pool. Village Gardens is a well-managed community and is located just minutes to downtown Sarasota, UTC Mall, Benderson Park, entertainment venues and restaurants.