Discover Paradise in this Beautifully detailed Pool home built on 1/3 acre on an island & private cul-de-sac. It is ideal for a full-time homestead or seasonal residence, located in the highly desirable Southside Elementary school district and South Gate neighborhood. Enjoy your own outdoor oasis with one of the largest pools in the neighborhood, 8’ deep with aerating fountains and a 7’x7’ built in heated Spa! The open floor plan of this home makes it flexible for your needs with 3 bed, 2 bath and features an additional family room that opens up to 59’x24’ screened pool area, covered lanai and pool deck overlooking the Jaffa Canal, excellent for observing nature and bird watching!! Use the flex room as a den, art studio/craft room, informal dining & family room. The main suite opens to spa, custom walk-in closet and updated bath with Travertine, glass-enclosed shower, vanity & cabinet w/pull-outs. Entry hall closet & 3rd BR closet also have built-in shelving/drawers. French doors afford privacy to the great room and adjacent updated kitchen with granite counters, warm wood cabinets & stainless steel appliances *New Refrigerator 2025 *New Air Conditioner 2025 *Shingle Roof 2019 *Sewer Connect 2015 **Pool added in 1999 ~ Re-marcited in 2013, Pool/Spa Heat pump 2015, Pool Motor 2019 *Two Water heaters (on each end of home age 3 & 5) *Many additional updates since original build include electrical switches/outlets, 5" baseboards, wood casing detail, doors, hardware, windows & underground utilities *Well for irrigation of lush tropical, low-maintenance Florida friendly landscaped yard on this 13, 000 sq. Ft. Lot. With seawall. The 460 sq. Ft. 2 car garage has built in work bench & laundry room w/storage closet. Located just minutes to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Downtown Sarasota, Shopping, Southside Village, St. Armand's Circle, World-famous Siesta Key and Lido Beaches! Nature lovers will enjoy overlooking canal connecting to Phillippi Creek and connects to Little Sarasota Bay and the Intercoastal Waterway *HOA is optional @ $200/year ~ Schedule your visit today!