Property Description

This beautifully updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath split floor plan home is nestled on a quarter acre in the heart of the desirable Gulf Gate community. The property is surrounded by lush, tropical landscaping and highlighted by a majestic live oak and camphor tree. The serene backyard features a custom-built pergola, creating a private garden retreat that truly feels like an oasis. Inside, the home offers a thoughtfully designed layout with generously sized bedrooms and an updated kitchen featuring rich cherry cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a convenient pass-through window to the expansive lanai-- ideal for indoor-outdoor living and entertaining. The spacious garage adds practical storage and parking convenience. A well-appointed laundry room includes a washer, dryer, laundry sink, storage cabinets, and additional closet space. Notable features of the home include hardwood flooring, hurricane-rated shutters and exterior doors, an etched glass front window, and energy-efficient Anderson windows. The plumbing was relined with relined drainage to the street with an above ground clean-out, and a durable hurricane metal roof with polisocyanurate insulation was added, along with a hurricane-rated garage door. Additional upgrades include a Metlund recirculating pump. paver walkways and driveway, and newer downspouts and gutters with left filter gutter guards. Located on a corner lot, this home is part of a well-kept and highly sought after neighborhood. Gulf Gate's ideal location offers close proximity to the world-famous crystal sand beaches, highly rated schools, downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, and the UTC corridor.