Enjoy life to the fullest in this 3 bedroom, 3 bath mid-century modern style ranch home, nestled on a near 1/3 acre lot in the sought-after South Gate neighborhood, with over 2400 sqft. of living space that has been architecturally updated and meticulously maintained. You'll know you're in for a treat the moment you arrive at this private sanctuary and are greeted by iconic palm trees surrounded by a custom circular paver driveway and the vivid one-of-a-kind patio area with a colorful front entry. Once inside, the light and bright open concept floorplan of the living areas dazzles with flawless terrazzo flooring and a black-on-white kitchen design featuring stainless appliances and a large island with bartop seating. The kitchen and living rooms each connect to the family room/dining room, which provides ample gathering space for get-togethers and an entertainment center ready for all your electronics and gadgets. Beyond that, a set of french doors leads to the almost 40' long screened lanai that overlooks the professionally manicured, fenced, and irrigated backyard accented by a fruiting Myers lemon and orange tree. When it's time to head back inside, use the primary bedroom's exclusive entrance to soak in the commodious quarters, which includes room for a desk/seating area and an en-suite containing a spacious walk-in closet with built-in shelving & storage, a wall-to-wall glass-doored shower with multiple massage jets & sitting bench, and a separate water closet; Then head across the home to check out the two additional contemporary bedrooms and bathrooms that are lavish in their own right. If that weren't enough, the remodeled two-car garage is air-conditioned and sports a bonus freezer and full laundry room with a utility sink; while a whole-home generator, hurricane impact windows, tankless water heater, metal roof, and upgraded electrical panel provide convenience and peace of mind - making this charming home truly spectacular for its new loving owners. What's more, you'll have the option to join the South Gate Community Association, which engages in a wide range of social activities and offers pool access at the nearby (and historic) South Gate Community Center for an additional nominal fee; Plus, the home's prime location means it is just minutes to golf courses, boat clubs, all the fabulous dining, shopping, nightlife & cultural events happening in Downtown Sarasota, and the world-famous soft white sand and warm blue gulf waters of Siesta Key beaches!