**alert** full time residence *with garage* seasonal retreat or income producing investment! Only 2 miles to little sarasota bay boat/kayak launch! This rarely available 1st floor condo is located in the highly sought after, dog friendly community of bella villino on palmer ranch. Do you love boating, siesta key beach, nature preserves, legacy trail, quality dining and shopping? This location is close to everything! The unit has been beautifully remodeled with over $30k in renovations and includes an extended living area along with easy access to outside grilling stations. This 2 bedroom, 2 bath condo has tons of natural light pouring into its large, open floor plan. The updated kitchen offers soft close cabinetry, stainless appliances and a large breakfast bar with gorgeous quartz countertops. There is plenty of storage space with a walk in closets and a private en suite in the large master bedroom. Recent upgrades include double hung (easy clean) high impact hurricane rated windows, newer appliances, washer and dryer 2022, luxury vinyl tile in main living areas, quartz counters/wood cabinets in kitchen and bathroom. This building has recently been refurbished on the exterior and is located close to the pool, clubhouse, tennis court and grills. Bella villino is a gated community offering fabulous amenities including a stunning clubhouse and a resort style expansive heated pool/spa area, lighted tennis court, an interior racquetball/basketball court, a fitness center, and multiple picnic areas (with gas grills). Its centrally located 2 miles from boating, less than 5 miles to oscar sherer state park, less than 7 miles to siesta key beach, less than 10 miles to downtown sarasota & the bayfront, and about a half mile to restaurants, pharmacies, grocery stores, and golf courses. Love eating by the water, shopping and outdoor concerts? University town center & mall, lakewood ranch main street & waterside is a short drive to the north end of sarasota. Make this your own slice of paradise location & lifestyle!!!!