Under contract-accepting backup offers. Garden Treehouse model, spacious two-story townhouse in fabulous Village Gardens, set in an old-Florida setting among palm, pine and oak trees. Updates include Lennox HVAC in 2018, newly enclosed lanai with hurricane proof glass and door to outdoor patio and back yard, Acorn Superglide stairlift to second floor approximately one year old; shingle roof replaced in 2014 (roof replacements are covered by association), 2 kitchen windows and 2 lower great room windows replaced in 2017; newer concrete driveway can accomodate 3-4 cars. First floor bedroom with sliding doors to enclosed lanai and patio; first floor full bath (tub); first floor 23X14 great room with vaulted ceiling, Clearstory windows and decorative fireplace; spacious bright eat-in kitchen with gas stove, lots of cabinets; first floor utlility room; 2nd floor 16X13 bedroom & bath (walk-in shower) plus sliding doors to 13X4 screened lanai; one-car carport. There is an attached storage shed on the side of the house for tools, toys and is even roomy enough to hang a bike. Sold as-is, interior needs painting. Rooms sizes approximate. Village Gardens amenities include a clubhouse with management office, kitchen and library; tennis court that doubles as a pickleball court, 2 shuffle ball courts, plus a heated pool with attached ramada: 2 gas grills + tables/chairs. Village Gardens is conveniently located just 8 minutes to downtown Sarasota, and easily accessible to shopping, restaurants, Benderson Park and UTC Mall - all located along nearby University Parkway.