$299,000

Description

Price Reduced! Lovely location on a cul-de-sac of swaying palms, Papillon consists of private enclaves of maintenance-free villas in The Meadows. You will be greeted by a paver sidewalk leading to the front entry with sidelight. Upon entry, wood flooring from the living room and dining room flow to form a cohesive foundation. The kitchen has a breakfast nook or space for cozy family dining. The living room with high ceilings leads to a wall of sliders opening onto a spacious glassed-in lanai offering you gorgeous water views framed by mossy Live Oak trees. The lanai floor was raised to allow flow from the living room and expands the living space and peaceful views. A fireplace with convenient electric insert provides ambiance on those cooler evenings. The spacious primary bedroom features an ensuite bathroom featuring split dual sinks, shower/tub combo, and ample walk-in closet. The guest bedroom is large and just steps away from the guest bathroom with shower/tub combo. A laundry closet houses the full-size washer and dryer and extra storage. Two car garage with extra depth for storage or workbench space and water heater 2017. Peace of mind with block construction and new tile roof 2012, exterior painted, new downspouts and window shutters, HVAC 2017. Above flood plain in zone x. Enjoy the most delightful resort-style heated community pool just steps away on its own private island for a quick dip or meet neighbors for an outdoor happy hour. Walk to The Meadows Shopping Village for restaurants, new neighborhood bar and restaurants , hair salon, massage therapist, and other convenient services. Papillon HOA has fully-funded reserves and takes pride in a well-managed neighborhood. Live in a friendly and very active community with 24 hour safety patrol and enjoy the carefree Florida lifestyle! The Meadows offers pay-to-play golf, a highly regarded tennis complex with 15 lighted Har-Tru courts, Jr. Olympic swimming pool with spa, private dog park, basketball, new fitness center, and 10 new pickleball courts. All located within 1,650 acres of tropical mature landscaping with miles of trails, wildlife preserves and over 80 lakes and ponds, while convenient to all that Sarasota offers! Minutes to luxury shopping and dining at UTC Mall, Mote SEA, Nathan Benderson Park for water sports and miles of recreational opportunities, downtown Sarasota for art and cultural activities and world class Gulf beaches.