This is an enchanting 3-bedroom, 2-full- and 2-half-bath Southbay residence, the best-kept secret on the Gulf Coast where boats are accommodated in a deep-water marina for low fees. Fabulous curb appeal with an extended paver driveway, paver front porch, lush landscaping with curbing to accent flower beds and palms. Bordering a wide greenbelt on two sides and steps to the waterfront, marina and incredible Southbay amenities. Full hurricane impact windows and hurricane electric roll-down shutters. This open floor plan is ideal with 13’ vaulted/beamed ceilings in the living and family rooms. Spacious rooms all in luxury plank vinyl flooring. This is the one you’ve been waiting for with recently remodeled kitchen that is the heartbeat of the home with solid wood soft-close cabinets, fantasy brown granite countertops, stainless appliances including wine fridge and expansive center island. The home is amazing for entertaining and daily enjoyment. The 15x17 owner’s suite has ample walk-in closets, a spacious shower, and dual sinks. Additional features of note: all baths remodeled in granite and trending white cabinetry, stunning stacked flagstone fireplace in family room, two separate dining areas. Remarkably, the same fine finishes extend to the exterior with two covered lanais, and large 16x26 heated saltwater pool and spa. Another paver patio extends the art of outdoor living for relaxing, swimming and sunning. Numerous outstanding and practical updates include roof replaced in 2018, plumbing supply lines re-piped, grey water re-lined, re-insulated attic in 2019, 2 ACs in 2016, hot water tanks in 2017 & 2022. Additionally, there is a large 20x20 garage with new epoxy flooring. Southbay Yacht & Racquet Club lives up to its name with a newly renovated community club house, geothermal pool, gym overlooking the marina, banquet rooms, three tennis courts, four pickleball courts, a bocce ball court, two shuffleboards, basketball, kayak storage area, a waterfront park, 20 acres of common ground and miles of trails. Ideally located inbetween culturally rich Sarasota and charming Venice, minutes to beaches, Legacy Trail, #1 rated Pine View School, shopping, waterfront restaurants and Oscar Scherer State Park. A stunning home for the savvy buyer.