Under contract-accepting backup offers. Discover paradise in 4331 square feet under roof only a mile from the beach in this quiet, gated location on a pond with sparkling fountain! This quality built custom Villa in an upscale neighborhood off Palma Sola Bay lives like a single-family home with the bonus of owning the land that it’s seated on to lushly landscape. It’s designed with the ideal orientation to maximize natural light all day without the heat! Neutral décor inside with dove gray paint throughout offers a chic pallet for you to personalize! 2 story foyer welcomes family & friends from covered porch & hosts double storage closets off attached oversized 2 ½ car + garage for your toys. Open staircase rises to main living space with 10’ ceilings throughout, upgraded soft drywall edges, white triple crown molding & enhanced baseboards to impress your guests, plus bamboo or ceramic flooring-no carpeting here! Formal DR with tray ceiling, FP & built in shelving to showcase your treasures flows into Great Room with 14’ tray ceiling perfect for entertaining! Great Room features a 12’ expanse of 3 8’ feet tall sliding glass panels which open to the generous ceramic tiled Lanai to bring the outdoors in with views of pond & water fowl plus water music from the sparkling fountain! White kitchen with over and under cabinet lighting has granite tops & new SS appliances 2020 adjacent to eating area with aquarium glass windows to view nature’s beauty! Laundry room conveniently located off kitchen through pocket door hides the new main floor heat pump 2020. Smart home panel centrally located to control thermostat & property monitoring for your security. Spacious Main BR with peaceful pond views to luxuriate in features tray ceiling, plantation shutters, 2 walk-in closets & ensuite ceramic tiled bath with new marble counter tops, dual sinks & fixtures 2021. Split floorplan thoughtfully places airy guest bedroom & gracious ceramic tiled bath on the opposite side ensuring privacy for all. Built-in computer niche with storage & file cabinet cupboards perfect for work at home. Another built-in alcove is prepped for a future elevator. 2407 SQ FT lower level includes porcelain tiled Bonus room with bay windows and new mini-split 2025 off huge finished exercise/storage/workshop space with new hot water heater 2022. Sliding glass doors open to patio perfect for grilling & outdoor shower ideal for after beach clean- up! Association dues include use of pool, tennis/pickleball court, clubhouse with exercise equipment, landscape service, built in sprinklers & roof replacement. Stroll the boat basin walkway to watch manatee & dolphins play right in your neighborhood! Easy to golf cart, bike or walk to Cortez Marina & award-winning seafood restaurants or over the bridge to Anna Maria Island & Longboat Key to enjoy beaches, cafes & shops! Sarasota cultural events & airport are only a half an hour’s drive! After a 2 year moratorium, 6 month+ rentals are allowed making it a flexible investment opportunity as well. Live your best life in this hidden oasis!