Location, Location! Center Gate Woods! The home was Built-in 1979, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage with 1786 sq. ft. under air is surrounded by lush landscaping and a creek to the rear of the property and offers complete privacy and peace of mind on a 9000+ sq. ft. lot. Floors throughout the home are new tile except the family room has laminate and the master bedroom has carpet (that needs to be replaced). Completely new kitchen with granite counters, stainless steel appliances, a great exhaust system over the Island stove, All new Shaker cabinetry with soft close & built-in features, all-new recess lighting in the kitchen, and a walk-in pantry. There is even a new Keg-a-rator with its own refrigerator. It has a very large Living room with (Bay window) - dining room combination. The family room has a mantel-high wood-burning fireplace. The floor plan is split with two bedrooms and a bath on one side and the master bedroom and bath on the other with a walk-in closet. There are inside utilities with a washer/dryer & sink that lead to a two-car garage with a very long driveway to accommodate 4 vehicles easily. Sliding glass doors from the family room, dining room and master bathroom lead to an enormous lanai area with pebble tech flooring, and the hot tub is included. The master bath has a walk-in shower, single sink, and vanity. The guest bath has a shower over the soaking tub, single sink. The interior of the home has been newly painted. A/C is older but works well and the seller is offering to give a credit to replace it. The seller is installing a new roof prior to closing, and the seller is offering a 1 year home warranty, ALL upon receiving an acceptable offer. Is there room for improving the property in an area of more expensive homes? ABSOLUTELY! BUT IT IS WORTH THE PURCHASE! The HOA fee is $160 per year. The location of the home is on a dead-end street with very little traffic. Siesta Key, I-75, downtown Sarasota, shopping, medical facilities, and the new UTC mall are included as well as Ashton Elementry, Sarasota Middle & Sarasota High Schools.