Your Florida pool home awaits! This 3 BR, 3 full baths, 2-car garage free-standing home in the gated, maintenance-free community "The Villas at Charleston Park" delights with its unique private retreat - a gorgeous solar-heated saltwater pool, spacious lanai and summer kitchen. Built by Peter Shipps, a renowned Venice builder, the home features an adorable front porch and offers a private location. Step into the wide entry hall and you will notice the open floor plan, vaulted ceilings, Great Room with sliding glass doors to lanai/pool and soothing neutral colors throughout. The home offers many upgrades, from Plantation shutters, wood-grain laminate flooring in the bedrooms (no carpet in the entire home!), tray ceilings and upgraded lighting and fans. Your gourmet kitchen features granite counter tops, upgraded stainless-steel appliances, single bowl sink & spacious closet pantry. There is also a built-in desk/office area off the kitchen, ideal for working from home! Enjoy your morning coffee at the breakfast bar or gather with friends in the dining area, overlooking the sparkling pool. The split floor plan is ideal when family or friends come to visit and the 3rd bedroom features sliding glass doors to the lanai/pool area and an en-suite full bath with Roman walk-in shower that doubles as a pool bath. The generously sized Master Bedroom suite offers plenty of natural light, a tray ceiling and two spacious walk-in closets. The Master Bath has a double vanity and easily accessible Roman walk-in shower. Step outside onto your lanai (recently redone with hand-stamped concrete) for a relaxing soak in your solar-heated saltwater pool (resurfaced 2 years ago) or a grilling session in your own summer kitchen. This is Florida living! Your laundry room offers upgraded washer & dryer, a laundry sink and overhead cabinets. There is sub-flooring and extra storage space in the attic (easily accessible with pull-down stairs) and the radiant heat barrier in attic will ensure lower energy bills. A/C (4 seer): 2019, water heater: 2019, tile floor recently cleaned & re-sealed, plumbing for water softener in place, epoxy flooring in garage, small garage refrigerator & freezer will convey. "The Villas at Charleston Park" is one of Sarasota County's best kept secrets! The community offers fantastic amenities to its owners - a gorgeous community pool, large sun deck, beautiful Clubhouse with a gathering room, library, well-equipped exercise room, pool table and full kitchen. There are myriads of activities for the residents and you will make new friends in no time. Close to area beaches, shopping, restaurants and the new Atlanta Braves Spring Training Stadium. Public water & sewer, no flood zone and no CDD! Sellers require a leaseback until March 31, 2021.