Tucked away in the sought-after Hammock IV neighborhood of Bent Tree Villas. Pride of ownership and curb appeal too. This updated and refreshed villa, located in the beautiful Hammock IV neighborhood is an over 55's dream. With maintenance-free living, including landscaping/lawn care, basic cable, gate access, exterior pest control, barrel tile roofs, etc. You'll have more time enjoying the community pools and your active 55-plus Florida community lifestyle. Social amenities includes two pools also nestled in the woods and off the trails. There is an optional golf membership. This updated villa has two bedrooms, plus the den and are generous in size. This Flex room could be used as an office, den, or guest room. Step out from the living area on to the expansive, enclosed, AC'd (a split) lanai overlooking the oak hammocks and palms. This enclosed Florida room or lanai will have you feeling like you are surrounded by lush trees and woods. Currently used for an office as well as spare guest/entertaining spaces. Walk out to exterior patio area, too. Situated in a neighborhood around a portion of Lake Sarasota perfect for fishing or chill by the gazebo & benches at Hammocks' nature park. Lots of places to walk, you'll feel connected to nature every day. The location can't be beat either. Take the overpass on Proctor Rd for easy access to Restaurants, cafes, retail shopping centers, medical, hospital, I-75, beaches, Legacy Bike Trail. Sarasota offers world class culture, arts, sandy beaches, golf, racquet sports, tennis, parks and playgrounds. Something for every one, as well as your guests or visitors. Get ready for the best part... This villa has been updated! The expansive kitchen is a dream come true, featuring a stainless steel dishwasher, granite counters, range hood, and garden window for starters. There is a dinette area in kitchen. Many built-ins and too many to list here. A great room complete with a more formal dining area and living area with wooden fireplace, built-in wet bar. Subway tile in gourmet kitchen and both baths, including the oversized Roman primary shower. Updated lighting fixtures throughout. Updated flooring. Updated primary and second bath vanities. The entry walkway was sealed. In the primary bedroom suite there is a long makeup/vanity with a sink, a walk-in closet, separate bath with oversized Roman shower. Basically en suite. Large windows, sliders and a dome skylight in living room. Newly appointed wooden fireplace in tile. New hot water heater in oversized two-car garage. Separate laundry area with oversized pantry or linen or storage closet. This home was originally built as a great floor plan for entertaining friends, family and neighbors or just enjoy solo as it is in a pretty tranquil location. There is a built-in office cabinet off hallway. Cathedral and vaulted ceilings. Bent Tree golf course is available for a separate membership, this home comes with a social membership.