Welcome to Center Gate Estates, your peaceful retreat in a prime Sarasota location! This light and bright villa has been beautifully updated and showcases an open floor plan with gray wood-look ceramic plank tile throughout. With over 1700 sqft of living area, there's space for all your friends and family. The triple split plan consists of three bedrooms, two bathrooms, each tucked into their own area of the home. There's a central great room, inside laundry and a BONUS Florida room included under air. Your fully remodeled kitchen boasts stainless steel appliances, soft-close cabinets, a glass tile backsplash and granite countertops. You'll notice generous countertop space that provides a great area for small appliances, space for extra hands to prep meals, or the perfect coffee bar. You'll never miss out on the conversation, since the kitchen opens to the great room, with soaring ceilings and plenty of space for your dining table and living room seating. Beyond the great room, what was once a porch has been converted into a Florida room with a wall of windows to let in all the sunshine, perfectly suited for a den or reading nook. Relax in your spacious primary suite, complete with a walk-in closet and remodeled spa-like bathroom. Enjoy the feel of coastal luxury every morning, with custom tile accents in your shower and a pebble backsplash behind the mirror. There is no shortage of places to escape and unwind, with a huge screened-in lanai, accessed from sliders in both the primary AND one of the guest bedrooms. With space for multiple seating areas and a grill, this provides the perfect outdoor spot to BBQ! You're also located just steps away from the community pool, perfect for a dip morning, noon or night! There are only 38 total villas in your neighborhood, providing a quaint and quiet atmosphere. This is an unbeatable location to enjoy all that Sarasota has to offer. You're within only 25 minutes of so many options - the Sarasota airport, Siesta Key, Lido Beach, Myakka River State Park, UTC, St Armand's Circle, and downtown Sarasota. While you're in the heart of Sarasota, this quiet neighborhood is the perfect balance - tucked away from the hustle and bustle, yet convenient enough to quickly access the best attractions the area has to offer. The central location combined with the beautiful updates in this home shows that you really CAN have it all! Schedule your private showing today!