ONLY 5 MILES TO GORGEOUS SIESTA KEY BEACH! Welcome to effortless Florida living in this beautifully updated END-UNIT condo in Sarasota'sdesirable Gulf Gate area, complete with a convenient carport and just minutes from Downtown Sarasota, shopping, dining, and entertainment.Offering a wonderful combination of character, modern updates, privacy, and low-maintenance living, this move-in-ready home is ideal as a fulltime residence or seasonal Florida escape. A covered entry and front storm door welc...ONLY 5 MILES TO GORGEOUS SIESTA KEY BEACH! Welcome to effortless Florida living in this beautifully updated END-UNIT condo in Sarasota'sdesirable Gulf Gate area, complete with a convenient carport and just minutes from Downtown Sarasota, shopping, dining, and entertainment.Offering a wonderful combination of character, modern updates, privacy, and low-maintenance living, this move-in-ready home is ideal as a fulltime residence or seasonal Florida escape. A covered entry and front storm door welcome you into the original brick foyer, adding timelesscharacter the moment you step inside. Enjoy peace of mind with a new roof, new flooring, new lighting throughout, a brand-new dishwasher, plusnewer HVAC and hot water heater. The kitchen offers plenty of storage, stainless steel appliances, a quaint dining nook, and a convenient servingwindow opening to the formal dining area. The spacious open-concept family room is filled with natural light from double sliding glass doors thatopen to a large covered rear patio-perfect for relaxing, entertaining, or enjoying Florida's beautiful weather. The desirable split-bedroom floorplan provides excellent privacy and functionality for owners and guests. Tucked away at the rear of the home, the primary suite offers a peacefulretreat with an updated tiled walk-in shower, spacious vanity, and private access to the rear patio. The second bedroom is located at the front ofthe home and features its own private patio, with a full guest bathroom conveniently located nearby. Both patio areas are fenced for addedprivacy and maintained by the community, along with the yard maintenance, making it easy to enjoy a truly low-maintenance lifestyle. Residentsalso enjoy a variety of community amenities, including a swimming pool, clubhouse, meeting room, tennis courts, pickleball courts, and more.The Gulf Gate location puts you close to Gulf Gate Village, Gulf Gate Library, shopping, restaurants, entertainment, Downtown Sarasota, andapproximately 5 miles from the sugary cool quartz sand and turquoise waters of Siesta Key Beach. With so much of Sarasota within easy reach,this updated end-unit condo offers the perfect combination of location, comfort, privacy, and easy Florida living. Whether you're looking for ayear-round home or a seasonal getaway, this one is ready to welcome you home! AVAILABLE FOR YEARLY RENT OR FOR SALE MLS #A4706263