$529,500

Whole House natural gas Generator included with purchase. Nestled in an exclusive gated villa community within the gated community of Grand Park, this well-built Neal Homes villa presents a unique opportunity to own a piece of luxury. With concrete block construction, tile roof, brick paver driveway & entry walkway, upgrades include Hurricane Impact windows & triple pocket sliders, new top-of-the-line whole house Kinetico Water filtration system. This villa boasts tons of beautiful upgrades & high-end fixtures. Two spacious bedrooms plus an office/den with French doors, upgraded tiled floors that extend throughout the entire home. A custom tray ceiling in the great room features real stained wood 12-ft ceiling beams, high end wood ceiling fans, upgraded 8-ft doors throughout, and elegant high-end designer lighting & ceiling fans. A custom built-in bar & wine cooler adds a touch of elegance, while a stylish architectural brick wall, wainscotting, & walnut wood wall features highlight the luxurious finishes expected in this level of home. Plantation shutters were added to every window as well as a custom honeycomb cellular shade on the triple sliders. Custom his & hers closets with 8-ft glass barn doors provide organized storage in the primary. The well-appointed kitchen features shaker soft-close cabinets, two upgraded glass China cabinet doors, & two sets of triple-stack pot drawers. The seamless quartz countertops highlight a beautiful center island with custom moldings, & a large stainless steel single bowl sink, new stainless-steel appliances, including an upgraded slide-in gas range with convection & air fryer & upgraded counter-depth French door refrigerator are included. There is a large walk-in pantry with an upgraded 8-ft glass door providing additional storage space that completes the kitchen area. The guest bedroom includes a new queen size Murphy bed. The laundry room includes a new washer & gas dryer with added cabinet storage, laundry sink & upgraded faucet. Relax on your private extended brick paver lanai while enjoying the protected conservation & nature views. Observe wildlife such as deer and cranes roaming within this park-like setting. The professionally landscaped property includes micro drip irrigation to all plants & trees. The front brick paver driveway leads to an upgraded screened porch, while the oversized two-car garage boasts high ceilings & epoxy floors. The garage features high-end diamond plate storage cabinets, a workstation, & two 4ft x 8ft overhead storage racks. No need for any hot attic storage. Grand Park is a nature-focused, resort-style maintenance free community. This private upscale Villa community HOA includes the exterior roof, stucco & exterior paint (see declaration), along with maintenance assist landscaping, irrigation, & tree trimming, allowing more time to enjoy the generous open spaces with miles of conservation walking & biking trails. You'll love strolling around the lakes & discovering the abundance of nature sharing this beautifully planned community. Amenities include an active clubhouse with full-time social director, resort-style tropical pools, full fitness center, pickleball & tennis courts, & two dog parks all a short walk from your new home, all with a very low HOA fee. You're just a short ride to downtown Sarasota's comedy clubs, cultural events, beaches & active downtown entertainment.