Boasting more than $70,000 worth of indoor-outdoor upgrades, this charming 2-bedrooom, 2-bath home is located in the highly sought-after Gulf Gate Woods and is close to everything. Enjoy relaxing on the expansive lanai, featuring an oversized pool salt, solar heated pool. The solar system for heating the pool, and hot water to the home was updated in 2022, pool cage screen was completely replaced 2021. Other recent additions and updates include roll-up hurricane shutters for the sliders and hurricane panels for the Bay window in kitchen & dining room; new HVAC with UV protection and all new duct work in 2020; waste lines 100% re-lined inside and completely replaced from exterior of home to street in 2021. Irrigation system was added in 2020, additions to landscape include Palmetto St. Augustine shade resistant sod and three new palms in 2021; and new vinyl fencing round out the exterior improvements. A Florida room with a wall of glass sliders offers tranquil views of the pool, mature trees and natural landscape beyond. The eat-in kitchen includes a new refrigerator and stove, and the finished enclosed utility room/laundry room has a 2020 washer/dryer. Other recent upgrades include epoxy flooring in the garage, a termite control system, master closet organizers, and the cement tile roof (2000) was cleaned in 2022. WHEW!! The current owners purchased the property 2½ years ago and had planned to make it their final residence before their circumstances changed. Their change of heart is your good fortune. The home is ideally located just down the street from Gulf Gate Public Library, close to Gulf Gate’s shopping and dining, a short bike ride to the Legacy Trail, 10 minutes to renowned Siesta Beach and 20 minutes to downtown Sarasota. Come see it today!!