Welcome home to this totally updated condo in popular Valencia Garden surrounded by mature nature where you will notice many neighbors enjoying their morning and evening strolls. This condo has been thoughtfully updated with the latest in cabinetry, flooring, appliances, counters, fixtures, fans and beautifully refinished ceilings throughout (no popcorn here). The kitchen is adorned with all new leathered granite counters, new stainless-steel kitchen appliances, textured stone-look tile, shaker style wood cabinetry including a huge pantry, trash pullout, and as much storage as one could ever need. It is open to the living/dining rooms via a huge breakfast bar with an undermount sink accompanied by a matt black restaurant style faucet and overhead woven pendant lighting. There is a laundry closet with Bosch washer & dryer. The dining area is complimented with a granite covered dry bar that includes a mini beverage center fridge and matching cabinetry for even more precious storage. All the inside has beautiful new luxury vinyl plank flooring with the exception of the bedrooms which have new neutral color carpeting for comfort and new tile in the baths. The ensuite master bedroom has a walk-in closet, new king bed and sliders to the spacious lanai. Dual sinks and mirrors accompany the spacious vanity with newly tiled flooring. The guest bedrooms are on the opposite side of the living area to maximize privacy while company visits. The spacious living room has sliders to the lanai that overlooks the greenspace and one of the community heated pools & hot tub and has additional storage. Another special feature of this home is it faces west so you will have the pleasure of the amazing evening sunsets. Valencia is surrounded by the semi-private IMG Golf Course and just north of the lovely Sarasota Bay from which you will enjoy the sea breezes on a regular basis. You are walking, biking or golf cart distance to the IMG Academy Golf & Social Club & public golf course, which has “multiple levels of membership designed for any level of golfer,” 15 to 30 minutes to everything Manatee & Sarasota has to offer including, but not limited to, white sugary sand beaches of Anna Maria Island & Lido Key, St Armand’s Circle, world renowned UTC Mall, downtowns Bradenton & Sarasota, Riverwalk, movie & live theaters, golfing, boating, professional sports venues of all kinds including baseball, rowing & even polo, houses of worship, shopping both indoors & out, unrivaled artistry & shows, restaurants, libraries, parks & museums. The list goes on & on. We even have our own Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. There is literally nothing to do but bring your toothbrush and golf clubs to start enjoying the sought-after lifestyle afforded by our sunny location and just minutes to the best beaches in the world. This home includes all the furnishings that you see, a covered parking space and is just across the drive to the heated pool and spa. It is a second-floor corner unit with tons of natural light that is pet friendly and has no age restrictions. Don’t spend another winter in the snow covered north when, you too, can enjoy this Florida Lifestyle. Sorry, no trucks or motorcycles permitted. Room Feature: Linen Closet In Bath (Primary Bedroom).