Looking for an updated END-UNIT that feels like home right away, without any of the maintenance headaches, and in a superb location? This end-unit is designed to let you live easily with smart updates, privacy, comfort and quick access to it all. The cathedral ceilings, tall windows and walls of sliders give it a cheerful ambiance and bring the outside in. You will love the wood-look tile floors in the living areas that are not only easy on the eyes but also a breeze to keep clean. The kitchen features white cabinets and appliances, quartz countertops, and a breakfast bar that’s ideal for everything from morning coffee to a chat with friends. And, just outside, is a charming patio under a pergola, the perfect spot for grilling and some outdoor relaxation. Speaking of relaxation, the screened-in lanai is going to be your new favorite hangout, offering views of a lush, peaceful garden that’s all yours to enjoy. The primary bedroom features a walk-in closet, quartz countertops in the bathroom, and a hassle-free step-in shower. And when you’ve got guests, a barn door provides that extra bit of privacy, making the guest suite a cozy spot for them to stay. All half a block to the heated pool, just 1.5 miles to Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s, and convenient to all that The Meadows has to offer. With a five-star location and on 1,600 park-like acres, The Meadows is a resort lifestyle community 15 minutes from downtown. Residents enjoy 14 miles of biking and hiking trails, fun-filled activities, fitness center, Jr. Olympic pool, pickleball courts, dining venues, and pay-to-play for 3 18-hole golf courses and top tennis complex. Plus, close vicinity to the country's award-winning beaches, remarkable arts and culture, and just 2 miles from Nathan Benderson Park, the new MoteSEA Aquarium (2024), the future Sarasota Orchestra, and The Mall at University Town Center: a world-class fashion and dining destination. A fabulous Florida lifestyle awaits. 2024 roof, 2021 re-plumbing, 2019 garage door, 2017 AC system, in best flood zone X.