Only 1 mile from Manasota Beach! Walk, bike, or just a 2 min drive and you are there! Imagine enjoying the delightful ocean breezes from your covered, screened lanai or the open patio overlooking your large backyard! This home is situated in the quiet, neighborly beach community of Manasota Gardens! Boasting 1,898 square feet of living space, this split-plan 2-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage, with a cathedral ceiling bonus room (this could be your family room, office area, den, be creative!) There is also a laundry room with storage and a utility sink. The en-suite master bedroom offers double walk-in closets. The 2nd bedroom also has two closets and plenty of room to move around. The conveniently, centrally located kitchen offers a choice of eating in your dining area off the living room or relax at the breakfast nook looking out to the patio/yard. The spacious yard is a great place to watch a variety of birds and rabbits which frequent the area. There is also a 12X18 garden/utility shed with electricity for the handyperson. No worries about maintaining a well and septic system, this home is on public water and sewer. Also, all a/c ductwork was replaced in 2015 with rigid ducting.