Under contract-accepting backup offers. One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Don't miss this LIGHT AND BRIGHT Villa close to everything in central Sarasota. HURRICANE PROTECTION IN PLACE! Vacant and available for a quick close! LEAVE YOUR LAWNMOWER BEHIND and move right into this spacious, maintenance free villa in a popular 55+ neighborhood. The sellers moved out of state for work so it could be yours before Thanksgiving! Many of the big ticket items have already been taken care of: NEWER TILE AND FLAT ROOFS, UPDATED WINDOWS, NEWER APPLIANCES, NEW GARAGE DOOR, GUTTERS AND AC. Plus HURRICANE PROTECTION! NOT IN A FLOOD ZONE!!! The interior features terrazzo floors, a generous sized living / dining area, eat in kitchen, 2 comfortable bedrooms and baths and plenty of extra storage. The screened lanai provides 243 sq ft of space for reading, exercising, dining, gardening ... a beautiful area that opens to the main house when weather permits. The pool is a very short walk out your back door. The home is on a quiet dead end street, less than half a mile from Publix, HomeGoods, TJ Maxx, 3 gyms and 2 public golf courses. Access to the 30+ mile Legacy bike trail is also very close! Sarasota is a lovely, casual and active city welcoming to all. Schedule an in-person or virtual appointment today.