One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. REMODELED POOL HOME ON THE FRINGE OF DOWNTOWN! A 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 1-car garage residence with an open floor plan and a bonus room. Crown moldings, new interior doors, and tiled flooring carry throughout. Diagonally set porcelain tiles are in the main living areas, second and third bedrooms. The kitchen features ample granite prep space and wood cabinetry with glass display shelving. A matching coffee bar can be found in the adjacent dining space (the marble table is included). The stainless-steel appliances remain. The sunken living room remains as an homage to the home's original architectural design. Convenient built-ins now define this area for a modern practicality. Sliding glass doors pocket to extend the living space into the bonus room with pool and lanai access. The split plan provides privacy to the primary suite with a walk-in closet and a personal bath. Both bathrooms have been updated, the guest washroom includes a jetted tub. A covered and screened lanai looks out over the privacy fenced backyard with a swimming pool, outbuilding storage, and an entertainment gazebo. There is a 1-car garage with a painted concrete floor and its own a/c unit. Attached is a 1-car carport. A brick-paver circular drive and parking pad enhance the home's curb appeal. There are no HOA restrictions to prevent parking your boat or RV. Newer windows, a newer roof (2021), new back flow system (2021), and a new water heater (2022) are additional benefits. City sidewalks along Ringling Blvd. lead to Downtown Sarasota, about a mile west to Main Street shopping & dining, as well as many cultural activities. Equally they also venture to the Legacy Trail with miles of biking opportunities. Plus, Payne Park, a county-maintained venue w/ tennis courts, a Skate Park, a Cafe, an Amphitheater, cycling, disc golf, picnic tables, playground, paths, & a water feature. Urban convenience, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Morton's Market Plaza, shopping, and dining are all just a few blocks away. Also, a little over a mile is Arlington Park & Aquatic Center offering a 50-meter lap pool, 25-yard instructional pool, outdoor and indoor basketball courts, tennis courts, playground, outdoor fitness gym, a ½ mile trail, and dog park. The location is near the world-renowned sugar-sand beaches of Siesta Key too!