Easy-living pool home in gated University Park Country Club, a premier community 20 minutes from downtown! A meandering boulevard, lush landscaping, and a tranquil enclave of just 24 homes welcome you to this bright and cheerful 3-bedroom, 3-bath pool residence. Inside you will love its great floor plan with high ceilings, natural light and sliders leading to the spacious and private lanai with pool and spa, ideal for enjoying Florida’s indoor-outdoor lifestyle. The charming kitchen, with its bay window, breakfast nook and breakfast bar, opens to the lanai for easy entertaining. The ample primary suite offers two walk-in closets, dual sinks, a soaking tub, a separate water closet and walk-in shower. All with privacy and ground maintenance included, ready for your personal touch, and a short ride to all the fun the club has to offer. Consistently rated four stars by Golf Digest since 1996, University Park Country Club features a fabulous grill, bar and restaurant, 27 holes of golf, 11 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, 4 new pickleball courts, croquet court, fitness center and a myriad of fun activities. Plus, close vicinity to the country's award-winning beaches, remarkable arts and culture, and just 2 miles from Nathan Benderson Park, the new Mote SEA 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. 2017 tile roof, 2015 water heater, 2013 AC, natural gas, preferred flood zone X.