Welcome to this beautifully UPDATED 2 bed/2 bath/Bonus Room/ 1 car garage, single-story, 1,543 SF VILLA in the heart of Sarasota. The community of Oakhurst is a lovely PET FRIENDLY 55+ community where you'll enjoy the winding, tree-lined streets and the open green space surrounding the homes. Step inside to the living/dining area and be greeted by the clean, fresh lines of large neutral tile and a warm welcoming paint color throughout. The cleverly placed half wall just beyond defines an additional room for a bonus room or office. The modern kitchen features a breakfast bar with trendy pendant lighting, granite countertops, solid wood cabinets, closet pantry, a lighted tray ceiling and NEWER APPLIANCES including range, refrigerator and dishwasher all installed in 2022. This light bright kitchen boasts a side window box for your herbs or knick-knacks and an additional window overlooking the lanai and the serene green space as well. You'll also find a BUTLER'S PANTRY between the kitchen and the garage for additional storage as well as space for a desk or pet area. This space could easily be converted into an inside laundry room if desired. The spacious main bedroom boasts new carpeting, a customized walk-in closet and an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower and vanity sink. The 2nd bedroom also has new carpeting as well as excellent closet space. The 2nd bathroom has a tub/shower and a vanity sink next to the bedroom. The extended screened-in lanai adds an additional 125 SF of pleasant outdoor living for your al-fresco dining and relaxing too. A NEW AIR CONDITIONER was installed in 2022 for total peace of mind! Enjoy year-round activities including a heated pool, clubhouse, shuffleboard, and a fitness center just steps away! The location is amazing too, you're approx. only 5 miles to world famous SIESTA KEY BEACH and downtown Sarasota with its lively cultural vibe, 1.5 miles to the interstate, less than a mile to the Legacy Trail and a mere 8 miles to SRQ International Airport. This is the one you've been waiting for!