Discover the ideal blend of comfort, style, and easy living in this updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath corner-unit villa in the highly desirable Strathmore Riverside Villas, a vibrant 55+ waterfront community. This move-in-ready home offers peace of mind with major updates already completed, including a new roof and new A/C (2025) and an updated electrical panel. The open floor plan creates a bright, inviting living space filled with abundant natural light, making it ideal for both everyday comfort and entertaining. The refreshed kitchen is thoughtfully designed with Amish-made hickory cabinets, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, and sleek finishes, offering both style and functionality. The main living areas are finished with large 20x20 tile flooring while the bedrooms feature warm wood floors, enhancing durability and easy maintenance. Both bedrooms feature spacious walk-in closets, including a unique double-door walk-in storage/closet with extended space behind the bed in the guest bedroom, while the primary bedroom boasts a private ensuite bath for added convenience and privacy. The sunroom, fully air-conditioned and enclosed with hurricane-impact windows, expands the home’s living space and offers versatile functionality, with the potential to convert half into a third bedroom, home office, or den, complete with roll-down shades for comfort and privacy. Elegant crown molding in the living room, dining room, and sunroom adds a refined touch, and ceiling fans in every room provide year-round comfort. An inside laundry area completes the home, enhancing everyday convenience and functionality. Step outside to a carport with protective flooring and enjoy the ease of low-maintenance coastal living. Residents of Strathmore Riverside Villas enjoy resort-style amenities including a heated year-round pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and library. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the protected marina on Phillippi Creek, offering affordable boat slips on a first-come, first-served basis, with water and cable included. Ideally located just steps from Detwiler’s Farm Market and shopping, and minutes from Siesta Key Beach, Gulf Gate dining, Phillippi Estates Farmers Market, and downtown Sarasota, this villa is perfect as a seasonal retreat, full-time residence, or investment opportunity, offering exceptional value in one of Sarasota’s most desirable 55+ communities.
