3836bluestoneway75sarasotafl34232

GLEN OAKS RIDGE — ACTIVE 55+ LIFESTYLE AT AN EXCEPTIONAL VALUE! Welcome to this spacious, beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 1,332 sq. ft. one-story villa with NO STAIRS, ideally located in one of Sarasota's sought-after 55+ communities. From the charming private courtyard entry to the welcoming foyer, this home offers an exceptionally versatile floor plan featuring a large living/dining area, generous den/study, and a bright four-season Florida Room/lanai that brings the outdoors in. The updated kitchen and baths complement numerous additional improvements, including updated flooring, a custom walk-in closet build-out, replacement windows throughout (except the dining room window), replumbed hot-and-cold supply lines, newer water heater, and newer HVAC. A huge laundry/storage/utility room provides an abundance of practical storage. Outside, enjoy your own private courtyard, plus a one-car carport and driveway parking for an additional vehicle, with abundant guest parking nearby. The villa is situated in the highly desirable X flood zone and features the "third nail," potentially providing favorable homeowners insurance rates. Glen Oaks Ridge offers an outstanding active-adult lifestyle with a lakeside heated pool, fitness room, library, shuffleboard, billiards, ping pong, putting green, clubhouse, and regular social activities. Condo fees include water, sewer, trash, basic cable, exterior building maintenance including roof, painting and power washing, grounds maintenance, and use of the community amenities. Best of all, you're within walking distance of Bobby Jones Golf Club and just minutes from downtown Sarasota, UTC, St. Armand's Circle, Lido Beach, shopping, dining, medical facilities, and the newly renovated 17th Street Park with its extensive recreational amenities, walking and biking trails, and fitness areas. A terrific combination of space, updates, location, amenities and value — all for just $199,900!