Nature lovers will enjoy overlooking the Jaffa Canal connecting to Phillippi Creek, then Access out to Little Sarasota Bay, the Intercoastal Waterway & Gulf Waters! County dredging project underway of creek and canal behind this home! Discover Paradise in this Beautifully detailed Pool home built on 1/3 acre on an island & private cul-de-sac. It is ideal for a full-time homestead or seasonal residence, located in the highly desirable South Gate neighborhood & Southside Elementary school district! Relax in your own outdoor oasis with one of the largest pools in the neighborhood, 8' deep with aerating fountains and a 7'x7' built in heated Spa! The open floor plan of this home makes it flexible for your needs with 2 larger bedrooms and 3rd used as a den with built-ins in closet. Master suite has custom walk-in closet and updated bath with Travertine, glass-enclosed shower, vanity & cabinet w/pull-outs. The French doors open to beautiful palm trees giving privacy to the outdoor spa area! the flex/family room also opens up to the 59'x24' screened pool area, covered lanai and pool deck above Jaffa Canal (will be dredged four feet at 10 ft. from seawall when complete) and is excellent for observing FLorida wildlife, manatees and birds!! Use the flex room as a den, art studio/craft room, informal dining & family room. Entry hall closet also has built-in shelving/drawers. French doors can be open or closed to afford privacy to the great room and adjacent updated kitchen with granite counters, warm wood cabinets & stainless steel appliances *New Refrigerator 2025 *New Air Conditioner 2025 *Shingle Roof 2019 *Sewer Connect 2015 **Pool added in 1999 ~ Re-marcited in 2013, Pool/Spa Heat pump 2015, Pool Motor 2019 *Two Water heaters (on each end of home age 3 & 5) *Many additional updates since original build include electrical switches/outlets, 5" baseboards, wood casing detail, doors, hardware, windows & underground utilities *Well for irrigation of lush tropical, low-maintenance Florida friendly landscaped yard on this 13,000 sq. ft. lot. with seawall. The 460 sq. ft. 2 car garage has built in work bench & laundry room w/storage closet. Located just minutes to Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Downtown Sarasota, Shopping, Southside Village, St. Armand's Circle, World-famous Siesta Key and Lido Beaches! *HOA is optional only $200/year ~ Schedule your visit today!