Live in South Gate, one of Sarasota's favorite and most established neighborhoods, just moments from shopping, dining, Downtown Sarasota and Siesta Key beaches and yet incredibly peaceful and quiet! This lovingly renovated and updated mid-century modern 3-bedroom/3-bath block ranch home with a heated pool, offers the best of 1-story living. In 2001 the LARGE Primary (Master) suite with vaulted ceiling, large full bath and private access and patio, was added on. The home is located on a large corner lot (the house and driveway are on Meyer Drive) and offers endless opportunities, with enough space for out-of-town friends and extended family. This is a happy and sunny home with gorgeous, polished terrazzo floors, a fabulous newer kitchen (2017) with more storage than you know what to do with, 2 new bathrooms (2017) newer Hurricane/impact windows in main home (Double paned windows in Primary Suite). Updates of A/C, plumbing, electric, a fully insulated attic, including garage + many other energy-saving features throughout (extensive list of all features and upgrades/updates available). Fantastic views from the kitchen through to the sunny family room and onto the pool and spacious backyard. Head outside to the sparkling pool which was resurfaced, with newer mechanicals/heating + new cage in 2018, from the Florida room sliders (with shatterproof protective film), just off the kitchen, and dive right in. Love to garden or throw a ball around? This fully fenced yard with low-voltage lighting is sizable and has well-irrigated sprinklers. The spacious living room and dining room allow many different lifestyle & furniture configurations. The guest rooms have parquet floors (with terrazzo below!), are generous and share a new modern bathroom with Carrara marble countertop and Jacuzzi soaker tub. The sun room has not been counted in the “under air “ living square footage but does have a newer window air conditioner if you need extra space, a fun playroom or an office or studio! All systems in this house have been thoughtfully updated. Bike to the beaches (2.7 miles to the North Bridge to Siesta), South Gate Mall, and Southside Village for coffee at Morton's. Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, and several Publix are also all very close by. A very pretty and friendly neighborhood. Note: Savvy owners/investors have a rare opportunity to use this home while renting the MASTER/PRIMARY BEDROOM as it has its own optional separate entrance, with a sitting room area and a large, full bath with separate shower, large garden tub and double vanity. This space has successfully been a rental with separate air-conditioning, solar water heater, washer/dryer hook up and wet bar, including a separate paver entrance, patio and newer shell driveway. Would be perfect if you have guests or family who come in for long periods of time, from overseas or people who need their own space. Truly the best of all worlds and opportunities in Sarasota's beloved South Gate!