Strategically located inside Cascades at Sarasota, this pristine 2-bedroom, 2-bath plus office/den floor plan is ready for a new homeowner to enjoy. The residence welcomes you with a brick paver driveway and beautiful landscaping with a covered spacious portico area to relax. This Las Palmas model built by Levitt & Sons boasts a functional and open layout amongst the main living areas. The welcoming foyer opens to the living room which is the perfect space for conversation and features sliding door access to the covered lanai and outdoor patio area with a beautiful garden view. The adjacent dining room has an elegant feel with an 11-foot tray ceiling and large windows that create abundant natural light. The updated chef's kitchen features stainless steel appliances, light granite countertops, white cabinetry, pull-outs, a pantry closet, and counter-height seating. The kitchen opens to the family room which includes additional sliding glass doors to access the lanai. The outdoor areas include covered and uncovered spaces, perfect for relaxing with friends and family, casual dining, or enjoying the Florida lifestyle year-round. The spacious owner's suite boasts an alcove entry, a sitting area with garden views through the large windows, a tray ceiling, 2-walk-in closets, and an additional closet with shelving. The en-suite bathroom is complete with a luxurious jetted soaking tub, a walk-in shower, a private water closet, and two separate vanities with granite countertops. The convenient floor plan flows easily from the main living areas to the guest bedroom, full bathroom, and private den for those who work remotely. This could even be used as an extra bedroom. This move-in ready home boasts plantation shutters, custom shades for the Transom windows, exterior hurricane shutters (2021), a new HVAC system and water heater (2021), updated kitchen cabinets, recessed lighting, and backsplash, a whole house water filtration system (2021), house surge protection and so much more. Cascades at Sarasota is a 55+ gated community that offers a newly renovated 25,000-square-foot clubhouse, a heated indoor-outdoor pool, 6 Har-Tru tennis courts, a fitness center, banquet room/auditorium, billiards room, bocce ball, horseshoes, pickleball, arts and crafts, pottery classes, social activities and clubs, card/game rooms and a full-time social director and tennis pro. Located close to world-class beaches, golf courses, downtown Sarasota, Sarasota International Airport, shopping areas, and top-rated healthcare. Cascades has no CDD fees, includes cable/internet, security, maintenance of lawn and partial plant care, and irrigation, and is a friendly gated community.