This is the Gulf Gate Area "POOL" Home you've been waiting for! Ruth Richmond designed home (glass knobs are proof!) with lots of character throughout! Living Room opens up to the 22 x 14 Florida Room that has plenty of glass to bring the outdoors in. You will love the feel of this home. The kitchen also opens to the Florida Room with a convenient Breakfast Bar. Split Plan with 2 Bedrooms, 2 Full Baths and nearly 1,600 sq ft of space under air (2,280 gross sq ft). Custom Plantation Shutters throughout and beautiful engineered hardwood floors in most of the home provide it with a very warm atmosphere. The inviting Pool was converted to salt water in '2020 and has a newer electric heater '2020. This home has a North-South exposure (front North) and offers a spacious 2 Car Garage. Many improvements including some of the following: Washer/Dryer '17*Roof '13*Air Conditioner '07*Garage Door Opener '10*Water Heater '20*All Windows & 1 Exterior Door replaced '21*Shower Doors & Plumbing Fixtures in both Baths '22*Refrigerator/Range/Microwave/Dishwasher '17*FL Room fans '21*Exterior Painted '20*Pool Deck '13*Pool Re-marcited '10*Top of the Pool Cage Screen replaced in '23*Interlocking Paver Driveway & Courtyard and Much More! Many outside seating areas from the entry courtyard to the private, screened/covered Lanai make this a great home for entertaining! Gutters in the back and some in front. You'll love hearing the birds chirping and the peacefulness that this special lot brings in South Sarasota. Minutes to World Renowned Siesta Key Beaches, Legacy Trail, several fitness centers, A+ School District, Gulf Gate Shops, Fine Restaurants and only 20 minutes to UTC Mall and Cultural Downtown with Opera, Arts, Dining, Movies, Shopping, Entertainment and more. Make this wonderful home in a great neighborhood yours today! Friendly neighbors and as an added bonus ... no deed restrictions make this the perfect home if you need to park your RV or Boat on the side of the house!