RENOVATED, MAINTENANCE FREE RESIDENCE! This spacious 2-story home has been expertly updated and boasts modern upgrades. Brand new ceramic tiled flooring flows gracefully from the foyer into the main living area with a real wood-burning fireplace, track lighting and a separate dining space. The remodeled kitchen showcases an open layout with furniture quality wood cabinetry, custom lighting fixtures, all new stainless steel appliances plus a granite breakfast bar and counter tops. A closet pantry and a convenient half bathroom complete the lower level. Plush carpeting accents the staircase to the second floor where the Owner's suite can be found. It includes an updated bathroom with dual modern sinks and ceramic tile. Two additional bedrooms and an equally well-appointed guest bath provide additional living space. Multiple sets of sliding glass doors overlook the privacy provided by treed serenity, including stately oaks. This home is poised gracefully on a nice corner lot with numerous outdoor living areas including a tiled, screened lanai and a second level observation deck. It is located close to the community amenities offered in Bearded Oaks, a fantastic, private neighborhood that is nestled off the beaten path with a maintenance free lifestyle and a community pool. Near shopping, dining, I-75 and world-renown area beaches as well as Downtown Sarasota and all of the cultural activities it has to offer!