Bring your suitcase and move right in just in time to enjoy gorgeous sunny Sarasota skies this winter! This adorable turnkey furnished villa is less than 3 miles to world famous Siesta Key. Strathmore Riverside Villas is a vibrant 55+ community with a robust social calendar filled with activities for everyone. This hidden gem has a boat basin on the Phillippi Creek and a community day dock giving all residents access to the creek that leads to the Intracoastal Waterway. Individual boat docks can be rented by residents annually as they become available from the waiting list. As you enter the villa you are greeted by beautiful tiled floors set on the diagonal and newer paint in soft neutral hues. The great room opens to the dining room and both are filled with loads of natural light from the abundant windows. A door from the dining area leads to the large green space in the rear yard and the villa's own brick pavered patio. The chef of the family will love the updated kitchen with granite countertops, wood cabinets with pull outs, tiled backsplashes and updated recessed lighting. The main bedroom has easy care laminate floors, a walk-in closet with custom built in shelves and drawers, an en suite bath with a walk-in shower and an exterior window. Bedroom 2 features laminate flooring, a large double window and a sleeper sofa for your guests. Bath 2 has its own window and a tub/shower combination. The laundry room doubles as a large storage space and is found off the attached carport complete with an epoxy floor, the perfect place to store your pool and beach toys. Impact windows have been installed in most rooms and the roof is being replaced by the association due to Hurricane Ian with the seller covering the deductible giving you added peace of mind. The clubhouse is the hub for all types of activities including exercise classes, fun events and get-togethers. Grab a book from the lending library and enjoy reading poolside in the geo-thermally heated community pool. Exercise in the fitness room or join in one of many aerobics classes. Shopping, dining and entertainment venues are just blocks away. Strathmore Riverside Villas is minutes from crystal sandy beaches, warm tranquil gulf waters, downtown Sarasota and all of the art and cultural venues the Suncoast is famous for. Don't miss out, schedule your private showing today!