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. Most furniture included, plus some dishes, glassware, pots, pans, and flatware. Featuring 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1,197 finished sf, and Featuring a HUGE 17X13 eat in kitchen with pantry, center island, lots of cabinets and a laundry closet; lovely glassed & screened lanai with three remote controlled shades; all windows and sliding doors have been re tooled to easily open and close. L shaped living & dining areas under a cathedral ceiling; large primary bedroom with a window, large walk in customized closet and & en suite bath; guest bedroom with both a twin and double bed and comfy chair and a guest bath; private concrete driveway directly in front of the residence: one car carport and one additional parking space. For storage, there is an attic plus an attached outdoor storage closet. 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; a tennis court that doubles as pickleball court; two shuffleboard courts; 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 located just minutes to downtown Sarasota, UTC Mall, Benderson Park, numerous entertainment venues and restaurants.