Welcome to this luxuriously appointed 3 bedroom 2 and a half bathroom Spanish Mediterranean style home in the sought after gated, maintenance free community of Bougainvillea Place! Walk in through the private courtyard and immediately notice the soaring ceilings, grand staircase, and open floor plan that offers a bright and airy feel due to the abundance of windows and the sliding doors in the spacious living room that is already pre-wired for a surround sound system. The large formal dining room is the perfect place to entertain family and friends. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, eat in area, breakfast bar, granite countertops, and wooden cabinets. A powder room is situated between the living room and kitchen. Beautiful crown molding can be found throughout the home. The first floor features an incredible master suite including an en-suite bathroom with double vanities, two walk-in closets, and a separate tub and shower. The laundry room is also located on the first floor. A stair lift chair was installed in 2018. Head upstairs and find the second and third bedrooms, second full bathroom as well as the bonus room perfect for a playroom, office, or home theater. The entire house has tile and newer premium vinyl floors. There is no carpet in this home! Find your way back downstairs to the living room and open up the sliding doors to the private lanai and enjoy a cup of coffee and the nature that surrounds the home. Recent updates in the last year include two brand new A/C units, the exterior has been fully repainted, and new ADA toilets have been installed. Bougainvillea Place is a gated maintenance free community. Enjoy the private streets, a clubhouse, state of the art fitness center, paw park, a heated pool with cabanas, catering kitchen, and grilling area. This home is in an incredible location close to shopping, dining, and the Manatee River!