This lovely nearly 1800 a/c sf waterfront villa style home boasts two bedrooms plus den, two-car garage, expanded lanai/cage and has been beautifully remodeled. Hurricane impact glass windows and sliding glass doors ($32,000 upgrade) have been newly installed throughout the interior or this home. The spacious and popular floorplan enjoys a separate and private guest suite while the den/office is flexible enough to accommodate overnight guests. Reclaimed chestnut wide plank flooring in all main areas including the guest bedroom, den/office and Florida room. The kitchen is amazing and completely reimagined and remodeled in 2019 (~$20,000 upgrade). The HVAC system was replaced with a new heat pump in 2019 ($10,500), the gas water heater was replaced in 2018 and the lanai was screened in 2016. This homeowner has added special touches such as crown moldings, window trim details, 7.5 inch baseboards, and more. Both baths have special upgrades and touches too! You will be delighted with the large screened lanai overlooking the water and all the birdlife. The very reasonable community fees include basic cable, lawn maintenance, heated community pool, exterior painting every 7 years, roof pressure washing every 3 years, and annual back flow testing. Avalon is a natural gas and gated community and sits in such an enviable location in Sarasota and is just minutes from SRQ Airport, downtown Sarasota, loads of shopping and dining venues and our famous beaches. The optional and private Palm Aire Country Club is just a short golf cart ride away and offers full golf, tennis, pickleball, and social memberships. Don't miss it!