Over $20,000k price reduction! Be prepared to check off your bucket list criteria boxes. Fully maintenance free larger than most, second floor condo. The open floor plan brings to mind a luxurious single family home. Located on one of the more private "lake" side sections within the guard on duty, gated established community of sarasota national. The perfect fit of amenities and luxurious lifestyle is what comes to mind. Imagine yourself living in a one of a kind community set within over 1300 acres of a national audubon society signature bird sanctuary, lakes, rolling bicycle and jogging pathways, fully equipped top of the line 7300 plus square feet fitness center featuring a myriad of fitness classes which includes, to name but a few, golf, tennis, pickleball clinics, massage, yoga, piyou, zumba, water aerobics and pool yoga in the year round temperature controlled resort pool with lap lanes and hot tub. A pool side tiki bar and two full service restaurants that features special dining and social events planned by the full time activity director will offer you the lifestyle you had envisioned for yourself. Sarasota national's eighteen hole golf course is available with restrictions as the "lake" side does not include golf membership. (shh lower fees). There is even a dog park overlooking one of the lakes adjacent to the clubhouse for your sarasota national pup to have healthy exercise and to make friends with and schedule "play dates" with the other canine residents. There is much that is offered in the areas outside the gates as well: venice and manasota key beaches, boating and fishing, venice isles with its quaint boutiques and point of destination single proprietor restaurants, outdoor events, theater and concert options and of course more golf. A new community featuring "downtown wellen park" is highlighted by an eight acre activity lake, food truck center, outdoor venue, free monthly performances by the venice symphony, highly positively reviewed restaurants and the spring training stadium of the braves is about a three mile ride just to name but a few highlights. Is it an urban experience you crave? Downtown sarasota and siesta key is about thirty to forty five minutes away. At the end of your day you will be reminded of your ever changing mother of nature illuminated oasis to return home just in time to partake in one of the many beautiful sw florida sunsets and watch for your favorite species of wild birds that grace sarasota national all year round. The just under two thousand square foot, high ceilings, open floor plan, with over sized lanai, greets you upon rising or at the end of your activity filled day with expansive lake views, two bedrooms, large den/flex room and two baths all protected by the hurricane rated 165 mph wind impact windows and lanai doors. The primary bedroom ensuite, with lake and preserve views, features an oversized walk in closet, modern tiled walk in shower and dual vanities. The chef hobbyist will delight in the layout of the kitchen with a large quartz countertop island with dual sinks and pristine milk toned mission style cabinets and closet pantry. If you have been dreaming of living full time, part time or having an income producing property on the beautiful gulf side of florida now is your opportunity to own in one of the best resort communities on one of the best streets and within one of the best locations in sarasota national. Furnishings available with separate contract.