One story end-unit villa/condominium located under a canopy of palm, pine and oak trees in a lush tropical Old Florida setting. With 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, 966 sf plus 124 sf enclosed lanai = 1, 090 sf living area; features include a fabulous 23 X 13 great room with a vaulted ceiling and clerestory windows plus a dining area with a pass-through window to the kitchen. The main bedroom has en-suite bath, a full wall built-in closet, and sliding doors to a lanai overlooking a peaceful green space ... a great view to wake up to! The guest bedroom has a walk-in closet and a guest bath. There is a laundry closet, an attic and an attached outdoor storage locker; there are 2 parking spaces directly in front of the residence in the 400 sf 2 car carport. Hot water tank replaced in 2018; washing machine is 2 years old. Roof repairs & replacement are the responsibility of the Association. Two pets are allowed, max weight is limited to 40 lbs each. Amenities include a newly surfaced and retiled pool, with attached ramada and 2 gas grills plus tables/chairs; 2 shuffleboard courts; a tennis court that doubles as a pickleball court; the clubhouse is used for community meetings, entertainment, Friday happy hours and holiday celebrations, with a full kitchen for catering events; clubhouse also has a library, pool table, and on-site manager's office. There are two car-washing spaces located across from the pool; there is also a drive-through recycling area; a sprinkler system that uses recycled water; and a hose to put air in your tires; the community also has an in-ground drainage system. Room sizes are approximate. Village Gardens is a 6 minute drive to downtown Sarasota, and just a 10 minute drive to UTC Mall, Nathan Benderson Park/rowing facility, and more restaurants than you can count.
Property Features
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 2
- Primary Bedroom Dimensions: 15 x 11
- Bedroom 2 Dimensions: 13 x 10
- Primary Bedroom Level: First
- Bedroom 2 Level: First
Other Rooms
- Total Rooms: 5
- Florida Room Dimensions: 12 x 12
- Great Room Dimensions: 22 x 13
- Florida Room Level: First
- Great Room Level: First
- Extra Room-1 Description: Attic
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
- Ceiling Fans(s)
- Thermostat
- Vaulted Ceiling(s)
- Flooring: Carpet, Tile
Appliances
- Disposal
- Dryer
- Microwave
- Range
- Refrigerator
- Washer
- Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Closet
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Central Air
- Heating Features: Central
Kitchen and Dining
- Kitchen Dimensions: 11 x 8
- Kitchen Level: First
Exterior and Lot Features
- Rain Gutters
- Sliding Doors
- Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Garage and Parking
Land Info
- Lot Description: Paved
- Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Wooded
Home Features
- View: Garden, Trees/Woods
Homeowners Association
- Association: Yes
- Association Amenities: Maintenance, Pickleball Court(s), Pool, Shuffleboard Court, Tennis Court(s)
- Association Fee Includes: Common Area Taxes, Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Fidelity Bond, Maintenance Structure, Maintenance Grounds, Management, Private Road
- Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees: 580
- Association Name: Bekki Rayner
- Association Phone: 9415486098
- Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Number Limit
- Pet Description: Pet Size: Small (16-35 Lbs.), Max Pet Weight: 40, Number Of Pets: 2
Condo Info
- Unit Floor In Building: 1
Rental Info
- Lease Term: Minimum Lease: 2 Months
Amenities and Community Features
- Community Features: Buyer Approval Required, Clubhouse, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Tennis Courts
Other Property Info
- Annual Tax Amount: 1150.47
- Source Listing Status: Active
- County: Sarasota
- Directions: Tamiami Trail north to Old Bradenton Road, turn east into Village Gardens Drive.
- Tax Year: 2023
- Ownership: Condominium
- Source Property Type: Residential
- Area: 34234 - Sarasota
- Property Subtype: condo
- Source Neighborhood: VILLAGE GARDENS PH 1
- Parcel Number: 0025121041
- Postal Code Plus 4: 4019
- Subdivision: VILLAGE GARDENS PH 1
- Township: 36S
- Zoning: RMF1
- Property Features: Condo Fees: 580 Monthly
- Property Subtype: Condominium
- Source System Name: C2C
Building and Construction
- Total Square Feet Living: 966
- Year Built: 1981
- Building Area Source: Owner
- Building Area Total: 1066
- Building Name: 4991
- Construction Materials: Block, Concrete, Stucco
- Direction Faces: North
- Foundation Details: Slab
- Levels: One
- Property Age: 44
- Roof: Shingle
- Levels or Stories: 1
- Building Total Stories: 1
- Structure Type: End Unit
- Architectural Style: Florida, Ranch
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Electricity Connected
- Public
- Sewer Connected
- Street Lights
- Water Connected
- Water Source: Public