DESIRABLE AZALEA MODEL AT VILLAGE GARDENS. WELL-MAINTAINTED TWO BEDROOM AND TWO BATHROOM WITH VAULTED CEILING. Large kitchen with pantry, laundry closet, breakfast counter, tile flooring and gas range. The lanai with the glassed sliding doors has relaxing views of the backyard. Open floor-plan dining/living room with tranquil views of the greenery. This light and bright home is also a splint floor-plan. The main bedroom boasts a walk-in closet. By the side of the villa there is a storage unit for your convenience. The carport is covered. There is no CDD. Village Gardens amenities feature pickleball, tennis and shuffleboard court, heated pool with new furniture, Ramada with grills, utility sink and seating area, clubhouse with fully equipped kitchen, library and billiard table, lots of guest parking spaces. In addition, there is a car wash station. The common road in the community has been coated recently. There is a manager. The grounds, exterior, roof are all maintained by the HOA. Take part in the vibrant social calendar activities and meet your neighbors/your new friends in Village Gardens. This community is very well-taken care of and loved by the residents. Ride your bicycle or walk and enjoy the lush landscaping of Village Gardens. The roofs in Village Gardens are being cleaned this week by the HOA (4/14). Easy access to I-75 and just under 5 miles to Downtown Sarasota. St. Armand's and Lido Beach are about 15 minutes drive and on your way to the beach enjoy Ringling Bridge. There are cultural and culinary venues close by, such as the Ringling Museum, UTC Mall and more. The North Water Park is just around the corner with trails, a playground and covered seating areas. Spend the day at the beach of Siesta Key with the dreamy sand and the azul water of Gulf of Mexico. Live and work here all year around, have your villa as your vacation home, or as an investment property. Book your showing today.