Welcome to this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home situated on an oversized 0.38-acre homesite in highly desirable Gulf Gate East, offering an exceptional combination of modern updates, culdesac privacy and an unbeatable Sarasota location. With 1,348 square feet of inviting living space, this home is truly move-in ready. The well-designed floor plan features two distinct living areas, offering flexibility for both everyday living and entertaining. A welcoming living room is complem...Welcome to this beautifully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home situated on an oversized 0.38-acre homesite in highly desirable Gulf Gate East, offering an exceptional combination of modern updates, culdesac privacy and an unbeatable Sarasota location. With 1,348 square feet of inviting living space, this home is truly move-in ready. The well-designed floor plan features two distinct living areas, offering flexibility for both everyday living and entertaining. A welcoming living room is complemented by a family room with beautiful built-in cabinetry, creating the perfect setting for relaxing, gathering, or displaying your favorite décor. Wood-plank tile flooring flows throughout the home and is enhanced by upgraded crown molding, new blinds and French doors. The updated kitchen features stainless steel appliances, new cabinetry, recessed lighting and a charming pass-through window opening to the lanai, making indoor-outdoor entertaining effortless. Both bathrooms have been refreshed with updated vanities and toilets. Extensive improvements provide added style and peace of mind, including new windows and exterior doors, hurricane shutters, a new garage door, repiped plumbing within the home, an upgraded electrical panel and an alarm system. Step outside and discover your own private backyard oasis. The beautiful extended screened lanai provides plenty of room for relaxing, dining, and entertaining while overlooking the expansive, fully fenced backyard. Mature landscaping enhances the tropical setting with a variety of established plantings, including day-blooming jasmine and plumeria. Create your own garden, enjoy the abundance of outdoor space or take advantage of the generous yard with plenty of room to add a future pool. The oversized 0.38-acre lot offers a rare sense of space and privacy while still being conveniently located in the heart of Sarasota. Additional upgrades include an enhanced screened garage with a side entry door and fresh sod in the front yard. The Legacy Trail, a 12.5-mile paved path for walking and biking, is close by, while golf enthusiasts will appreciate easy access to championship courses, including TPC Prestancia. Costco, Publix, restaurants, shopping, and everyday conveniences are all just minutes away. The nearby Sarasota Square property is being transformed into an exciting mixed-use destination planned to feature upscale retail and dining, green spaces, lifestyle and office components, and a modern town-center atmosphere anchored by Whole Foods Market. Best of all, the world-famous sugar-sand shores of Siesta Key Beach are approximately 6 miles away, allowing you to enjoy the very best of the Sarasota lifestyle. Fully renovated, beautifully updated, and tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac with an oversized private lot in Gulf Gate East, this home offers the space, privacy, and location you've been looking for. Call today to schedule your private showing!