Beautiful and bursting with light, this 2-story Neal built home in Maintenance-free section of gated University Place offers a super functional floorplan. First floor features the master suite with wood vinyl plank, guest bedroom/full bath and office/den w/double French doors, tons of beautiful wood built-ins and cozy window seat. New luxury vinyl plank in kitchen, tons of granite countertops, SS appliances, Bosch dishwasher, Natural Gas LG Dual oven/cooktop, 42-inch wood upper cabinets w/crown & under cabinet lighting & windows, ample crown molding & custom plantation shutters throughout. Soft neutral gray paint throughout the great room/dining room which also features a tray ceiling. Step outside your sliders to a serene screened and covered lanai with pavers offering a private rear yard that faces the nature preserve. Plenty of room for a pool. New roof and AC in 2017. Two bedrooms and full bath on second floor, perfect guest/teen or in-law suite. Freshly painted interior and exterior. Just around the corner from one of 2 community pools…the resort style pool with lap lane, hot tub and exercise facility is closest to this home and at the other end of community is a youth-focused pool with a slide, water feature and zero-degree entry along with playground, 2 poolside outdoor kitchens, nature trails & tennis courts. Excellent location close to the UTC Mall, Benderson Park....walk or bike to Whole Foods, Fresh Market countless shopping & dining options. Only a short drive to downtown Sarasota, Bradenton, St Armand's Circle, Lido Key, Longboat Key, #2 Beach in the US Siesta Key, this list goes on!