Observe this meticulously maintained residence ready for a new owner to appreciate. Touched up with a new roof in 2020, you can confidently enjoy a vast, open floor plan in a charming deed-restricted community. Sporting 12’ ceilings and finished with crown molding, this residence offers a grand welcoming space ideal for social gatherings & hosting. The great room is an excellent open space optimal for a living and dining combo. The kitchen features a breakfast bar and dinette, keeping the area spacious and exposed. The master suite provides a generous ensuite bathroom with dual sinks, a soaking tub, and a walk-in closet. There is an adorable nook at the end of the bedroom fitting for a cozy corner office or mini reading library with accompanying views of the lanai, all closed off with sliding glass doors to the Florida room. The Florida room was the original lanai, and a new lanai was added, providing more area to revel in. Partially rescreened 2 years ago and new pavers sealed this year, savor the sunshine in the privacy of your backyard. Utilize the den as an office or easily convert it into a 3rd bedroom. The driveway was painted 2 years ago and the laundry room with sink, cabinets, and built-in closet leads to the 2-car garage finished with a hurricane-resistant garage door. Carlyle at The Villages of Palm-Aire offers a peaceful neighborhood for you to meander around, pastime with pickleball & tennis, or swim in the community pool. The optional posh Palm-Aire Country Club features two 18-hole championship courses, eight lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, a beautiful clubhouse, state of an art fitness center, an Olympic size swimming pool, and other amenities. Conveniently located near the University Parkway/UTC Mall corridor, and only a short drive to Downtown Sarasota, St. Armand's Circle, and our world-renowned beaches. Did I mention that Sarasota International Airport is just 15 minutes away? A popular Golf community without CDD fees makes this beautiful house a perfect place to call home! WHY NOT?!