A great opportunity to own a beautiful partially furnished (optional) home at The Cascades at Sarasota. A 55+ gated community that offers a "RESORT STYLE LIVING" with a gorgeous landscaping and NO CDD. This very well maintained home has plenty of room to make your Florida primary home or your vacation getaway. The kitchen is fully equipped with 2020 stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, wooden cabinets and space to create your own tasteful dishes with a breakfast bar with seating for four. A very spacious Eat-in-Kitchen. 10 foot height ceilings throughout the house. The wide and long foyer/hallway will lead you to the open & spacious dining room and living room with plenty of space to gather with friends and family. Two sets of sliding doors that will take you to the Florida room which it is truly a large private area to relax and enjoy. The master suite offers a double sink, toilet room, tub and walk-in shower. Two large walk-in closets, one with built-in shelves. The 2nd bedroom allows total privacy for guests while visiting. A den/office/study with French doors that could be easily converted to a 3rd Bedroom if needed. The Laundry Room has two convenience entrances with a packet doors on both sides and offers extra cabinets for storage, freezer, washer & dryer are included. The spacious 2 car garage has extra space for storage. A/C installed in 2019, Kitchen appliances 2020, crown molding, ceramic tile throughout the living areas, carpet in the master bedroom and engineered hardwood floors in the 2nd bedroom and den, accordion hurricane shutters, plantation shutters in the master bedroom and bathroom. The grounds of this community are maintenance free except the landscaping around the lanai in the back of the home which is the homeowner’s responsibility to maintain. Buyer and/or buyer’s agent to verify. The community is surrounded by beautiful lakes. The Cascades is a 55+ gated community that offers a newly renovated 25,000 sq. ft. clubhouse with a heated indoor and outdoor pools. Six Har-Thu tennis courts, fitness center, banquet/auditorium, billiards room, bocce ball, horseshoes, pickle ball, arts and crafts, pottery classes with two kilns, social activities, travel clubs, card/game rooms. Enjoy your lifestyle with the full time Social Director and Tennis Pro. Other actives include card games, yoga, aerobics, clubs, and more. Close to the amazing beaches with crystal sand, turquoise waters along the world class-beaches of Lido Beach, Siesta Key and Longboat Key. Downtown Sarasota is a 10-15 minutes’ drive. Close by you’ll find the Ringling Museum, The Asolo Repertory Theatre, Colleges, plenty of fine restaurants, Palm Aire Golf and Country Club, University Park Country Club, art galleries, museums, Selby Gardens, St. Armand's Circle, opera, ballet, theatre, The Van Wezel Performing Arts Center and Sarasota International Airport. Shopping areas include the UTC Mall, Whole Foods, Fresh Market, etc.