Located in the Gulf Gate Estates area of Sarasota, when arriving at this villa, you are greeted by an open, yet cozy sitting area outside of the screened entry to your new home. Stepping inside the entry there is a door to the right which houses the laundry room and storage area with plenty of shelving that awaits your goodies! The bright, cheerful tiles at the entry hint at the surprise you will find inside - a delightfully open and bright condo that welcomes you with its spaciousness. The kitchen underwent interim updates and now awaits your design acumen to make it your dream kitchen. You will find the guest bathroom has been tastefully updated with a contemporary vanity and a newly tiled floor. The owner's suite is spacious enough for a king size bed, has ample room in the walk-in closet, and the bathroom provides a shower with a built-in seat, along with an additional built-in storage area inside the bathroom. The unique layout of this unit provides multiple options for living/dining/bonus room combinations. Your imagination can make this beautiful condo soar even higher! No matter how you arrange things, you can't really go wrong with this unit that is convenient to all that Sarasota has to offer. This home offers great proximity to shopping, banks, restaurants, schools, and the local library, Siesta Key Beach is roughly 5 miles away, with Lido Key Beach clocking in about 10 miles from your door. Downtown Sarasota is within 10 miles where you can enjoy the offerings at the Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, see visual art exhibits at Art Center Sarasota, and another mile or so from there will take you to the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, and the Sarasota/Bradenton (SRQ) International Airport. So many choices abound! *A home warranty is included for this home. HOA will be trimming the dead branches from the pine tree behind the home (Hurricane Ian).