55+ MAINTENANCE FREE VILLA! This quaint residence offers a great room, two full bedrooms, a bathroom & a bonus room. The eat-in kitchen has been upgraded w/ a raised ceiling, crown molding & inset lighting. It also features ceramic tiled main areas, brand new carpet, neutral cabinetry & surfaces throughout. There are also ceilings fans, a skylight, walk-in closet & the appliances are included. Relax outdoors on either the open-air back patio or the screened & covered front porch. A convenient carport easily accesses the exterior storage room w/ a private laundry. The mature landscaping & the manicured, picturesque grounds are all maintained by the association! The nominal fees also include cable, water, pest control & amenities at the Village in the Pines community; an active clubhouse, a bustling social calendar, a fitness room & an Olympic-size swimming pool as well as shuffleboard courts. It is conveniently located adjacent to the Palmer Ranch district allowing for quick & easy access to championship golfing, designer shopping or the movie theatre at the Westfield Sarasota Square Mall, Gulf Gate Library, The Legacy Trail, the YMCA/Potter Park w/ an Aquatic Center & superlative dining choices. Or visit the Beneva Shops next door for your everyday necessities like groceries, drug store provisions, hardware & casual eateries! Plus, you can get to I-75, Downtown Sarasota or any one of the areas white sugar sand beaches w/in minutes via your own motor vehicle or the bus route.