Description: Claim your slice of MAINTENANCE FREE paradise in the incredible 55+ community of Cascades at Sarasota! A beautiful two-bedroom + den/office, two-bath home that is MOVE IN READY! This home is situated on a larger corner lot (~1400 sqft larger than the typical lot!) with a LAKE VIEW from your plexiglass enclosed lanai, which is ready for A/C that could offer it's new owner an additional ~250 sqft of living space for use all year round! Inside, the double-door grand entry features welcomes you to the airy cathedral ceilings throughout the spacious living room, kitchen, dining room, and light-filled breakfast room. Custom upgrades include: recently remodeled kitchen cabinets, quartz countertops and tiled backsplash with under cabinet LED lighting, plantation shutters on all windows, solar tube in the living room for constant natural light, painted accent walls, built in desk and cabinetry & new carpet in the den, and an epoxy floor in the large two-car garage! Additional features include an upgraded guest bathroom, paver driveway, landscape curbing, freshly mulched landscape beds, and white kitchen appliances. The primary retreat boasts dual walk-in closets, dual sinks, a corner soaker tub, and a separate tiled walk-in shower. The large glass sliders & transom window provide incredible natural light to flow into the home! This absolute gem is nestled in a charming gated neighborhood with mature trees and lush tropical landscaping. Enjoy access to a resort-style clubhouse with indoor and outdoor amenities, promoting an active lifestyle with extremely reasonable HOA fees and NO CDD fees like much of the new construction! Cascades at Sarasota offers tennis, pickle ball, bocce ball, a large fitness center, a resort-style pool and spa, horseshoe, corn hole, an art studio, billiards room, dance studio, and a plethora of social activities. Close to shopping & dining at UTC, I-75, downtown Sarasota and Bradenton and the SRQ airport, this beautifully maintained home is your rare opportunity to become the newest owner in the Cascades. This competitively priced home is your chance to elevate your active lifestyle!