Come home to a natural paradise, greeted by oak canopied streets, majestic pines and beautifully colored foliage creating the perfect retreat. Enter to find an open floor plan, cathedral ceilings and a beautifully redesigned home with lots of light and a layout made for entertaining. Guests will feel they are part of the action while they relax around the open kitchen that features gorgeous granite, designer cabinetry with 42 inch upper cabinets and updated stainless steel appliances. Entertaining is a breeze when you open the sliders to the private covered lanai, with an extended screened area featuring a hot tub. Relax to the sounds of your environment under the stars while enjoying your favorite beverage. Enjoy the second covered screened lanai at the front door where you can greet your neighbors as they pass by. The primary suite has direct access to the lanai and hot tub allowing you to continue to enjoy the natural setting outside. A large walk-in closet and remodeled en-suite bath finish this perfect retreat. The bath features new cabinetry with dual sinks and glass block walk-in shower with unique accent lights. A den with a closet and secondary bedroom are split providing privacy throughout the home. A two car garage has ample storage and room for whatever you might need. This home has stood up to all the recent hurricanes with no damage. Longwood Villas is an almost totally maintenance free community, where you own your home and the association takes care of the exterior including the roof, painting, maintenance and building insurance. This is a home where you can truly lock the door and leave for your vacation. CLOSE TO EVERYTHING. Just 3 miles to the UTC Mall and Benderson Park, 2 miles to Detwilers Market and a quick stroll to Jessica's Organic Farmstand, Florida's oldest. This home is minutes to SRQ Airport, downtown Sarasota and its cultural offerings and Sarasota's world-renowned beaches.