Welcome home to this gorgeous 2-bedroom 2-bathroom updated FREE-STANDING CORNER Villa! The only residence available for Annual Rental in the friendly 55+ community of Village in the Pines in a central Sarasota location in Gulf Gate Estates. Upon entering you'll be greeted by a spacious open floor plan with a living/dining room combo and a bright Florida room that can also serve as a den or office, great lay out for entertaining. The main bedroom comes fully furnished with a King size bed and dressers which are optional to remain in the residence, has a large walk-in closet and updated ensuite bathroom with walk-in shower. The guest bedroom is equally spacious with a large closet and has a bathroom down the hall for easy access for your guests. The recently updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, plenty of cabinet space, granite counter tops and sliding glass doors opening up to the private side porch where you can set up your grill. There's no shortage of storage space inside and out with an enclosed laundry room equipped with washer and dryer, fridge, work space and a storage closet in the carport area. Like to enjoy your morning coffee outdoors? You'll have several choices on where to do so, from the enclosed screened-in front porch, private side porch or take advantage of the long driveway for parking and set up your covered carport as an additional lounge area instead, your pick! Recent updates include AC (2022), fans & light fixtures (2022), exterior & interior painted (2021), granite counter tops & stainless-steel appliances (2021), ceramic tile flooring throughout (2020). Village in the Pines is an active 55+ maintenance free community, offering many amenities including heated pool, Clubhouse and Meeting Rooms where they frequently host social activities, Shuffleboard courts and Library. Plus, your monthly rent includes pest control, basic cable, water, trash, and sewer. Conveniently located close to Beneva Village Plaza, shopping, dining, hospitals, I-75, and only a couple miles away from the world-famous Siesta Key Beach. Available for annual lease. Don't miss your opportunity to enjoy this great home and community in sunny Sarasota- contact me today for a showing!