PRICED TO SELL - CLOSING CREDIT AVAILABLE & NEW CARPET INSTALLED - This 3-bedroom, 2-bath villa in Center Gate Estates (55+) lives like a single-family home while giving you the ease of maintenance-free living. Perfectly located just minutes from I-75, top medical facilities, Sarasota's UTC dining and shopping hub, and our world-famous Gulf beaches, this home is designed for easy living with all the perks of a prime Sarasota location.Step inside to discover brand-new carpet in the living space and primary bedroom, adding a fresh, inviting feel to the already light-filled interior. The smart split-bedroom floor plan offers privacy for the primary suite while leaving plenty of room for guests, hobbies, or even a home office (as displayed). Vaulted ceilings and skylights make the main living areas bright and spacious, while the Florida room frames tranquil pond views and the community pool--your go-to spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation.This villa comes with extensive updates which were completed between 2020-2024: ROOF (2023), A/C (2024), Electrical Panel (2024), Kitchen Appliances (2023), Fresh Paint, Washer/Dryer, Guest Bedroom Flooring, New Driveway, Epoxy Garage Flooring, Fenced Lanai, and more. Both the primary and 2nd guest bedroom open to an oversized screened lanai, now enhanced with a brand-new concrete pad and privacy fence--ideal for entertaining in the afternoon.Practical extras include a utility/mudroom, a two-car garage with a mini-split A/C unit (perfect for a workshop or cooled storage), and even an electric vehicle charging outlet.And here's the bonus: Sellers are offering a $7,500 credit at closing--giving buyers more flexibility to make this villa truly theirs.Turnkey, upgraded, and ready for its next homeowner--schedule your private showing today!