WELCOME HOME to this treasure in Orchid Cove at Tara Preserve! A quaint condo community of just 49 units. Enjoy maintenance free living in a golf and country club community without all the high fees. A perfect hassle free full-time residence or part-time vacation retreat! This well appointed 2 Bedroom/ 2 Bath unit has nature preserve and golf course views of the 5th tee box. Tired of condos that feel like apartment living? Well, not this one! It has a very open, airy and functional floor plan with high vaulted ceilings, a combined living and dining area, eat-in kitchen with breakfast bar, spacious bedrooms, a luxurious Master Bath with double vanities, a large walk-in closet as well as a large linen closet and a convenient indoor laundry closet. It has neutral ceramic tile throughout, upgraded carpeting in both bedrooms, decorator backsplash in kitchen, updated baths with new faucets, shower heads, mirrors, and gorgeous tile work in the Master Bath. You have your very own screened lanai where you can sit and commune with Florida nature while enjoying a cup of coffee or your favorite cocktail. Or you can just sit and amuse yourself while you critique all the golfers teeing off! This lovely unit also has an awesome one car attached garage with built in shelving, cabinets and hooks for extra storage. Both the garage and lanai floors have been nicely finished with an epoxy coating. Fabulous amenities include the Orchid Cove heated pool, the Tara Preserve community pool and spa, tennis, pickle ball and an 18 hole, par-72 championship golf course designed by Ted McAnlis, a fully stocked Golf Shop, great food and drinks in the Ryder Cup Grille. Tara Preserve Golf Club is open to the public but there are various types of memberships available. Upgraded cable with HBO/ESPN and high speed internet is included in HOA fee. You won't be disappointed with how convenient this community is to everything! Close by are tons of restaurants, shopping, I-75, the UTC Mall, Bendersen Park, the airport, hospitals and more. Just hop on I-75 and you have a quick and easy commute to Tampa/St. Pete or downtown Sarasota! The best part for you beach lovers is that you are only 16 miles away from the areas world famous white sand beaches of the West Coast. Florida living at it's best! Some furniture available on a separate agreement. Room Feature: Linen Closet In Bath (Primary Bedroom).