This tastefully furnished single-story townhouse has 2 bedrooms, an office, and 2 baths. Everything is on one level, so there are no stairs to navigate, and lots of windows and natural light in this end-unit home. The interior has 9' ceilings, 8' paneled doors, decorative moldings, granite countertops, plantation shutters, & plank tile flooring. The kitchen has wood cabinets, a large island, granite worksurfaces, glass tile backsplash, newer stainless appliances, breakfast bar, and a pantry. The dining area features an alcove with 3 large windows, adding space & light. The office has French doors, tile flooring, and track lighting. The great room has sliding glass doors to the screened lanai, both perfect places to relax with friends and family. The lanai also includes remote control roll down see-through vinyl panels. The primary bedroom with its high tray ceiling and carpeted flooring and an en suite bath that includes a walk-in closet, linen closet and water closet, along with a walk-in shower, wood vanity, granite counters, and dual sinks. The guest bedroom is located at the front of the home alongside the guest bathroom. The laundry room is conveniently located just off the kitchen. And the 2-car garage has a utility sink, attic access, and epoxy flooring. This delightful home is one of only 162 homes in the gated, maintenance-free community of Enclave at Forest Lakes, which offers a heated community pool, poolside pavilion and a bark park! Worry-free, "lock and leave" living is the reality here. You'll live within walking or biking distance of Palms Golf Club, restaurants, shops and the Legacy Trail, an 18+ mile bike/walk path that extends from North Sarasota to Venice. Sarasota is home to a myriad of recreational activities, cultural events, golf, watersports, shopping, natural beauty, and any number of world-class Gulf beaches. Year round or seasonally, this is a wonderful place to call home.