TAKING BACK UP OFFERS - Welcome home to this charming 3 bed/ 2 Bath/ 2 Car Garage home located in the sought after deed restricted community of Briarwood. A NEW ROOF, with transferable warranty, was installed in 2019. The property's many other features include: entire exterior of home painted in 2020,beautiful earth tone travertine flooring in the entire main living area including the kitchen, bamboo flooring in 2 of the 3 bedrooms, sliding glass doors that open to the over sized 23X20 screened in lanai, unique vaulted ceiling, large master suite with walk in closet and room for a sitting area, neutral color palette throughout, new security system (2020), privacy landscaping in the back yard including mature palm trees, in laid tile design in foyer, epoxy garage floor, cabinets and work surface in garage, Trane HVAC Unit (2017), and hot water heater (2017). Enjoy day to day cooking in the nicely appointed kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite counter tops, large barn sink, and new kitchen cabinets installed 2016. The appliances include Kenmore refrigerator (2016), Kenmore dishwasher (2016), Whirlpool double oven (2016), and Kenmore Microwave (2016). This desirable open floor plan is perfect for entertaining with the over sized kitchen island's close proximity to the family room and dinette area. With this popular split floor plan, 2 bedrooms and a bath are separated from the master suite giving everyone their space. Notice in the drone photos the privacy to the north (back) of this Property! Briarwood has reasonable HOA Fees, and NO CDD!! From the moment you enter this community, you will appreciate its peaceful setting with the many lakes/water ways and beautiful mature trees and plantings. Relax and enjoy the two (2) community pools and tennis courts. The community roads were resurfaced summer 2020. LOCATION is a real bonus in this gem of a community! Being a Briarwood resident, you will enjoy this picturesque community as much as the LOCATION with its close proximity to all that both Manatee and Sarasota counties have to offer, including fabulous gulf coast beaches, SRQ International Airport, downtown Sarasota (theatres, Van Wezel , Opera House), and shopping and entertainment.