If you're looking for the maintainance free lifestyle of a condo but want the features of a single family home, then look no further. Welcome to Palm Lakes, an intimate gated community. Each home is single story, free-standing with no common walls. Loaded with character from it's tile roof, courtyard entry gate, enhanced landscaping and paver drive/walkway to its interior arches and niches, high ceilings and palladian windows, this home is charming and immaculate! This lovely 2 bedroom 2 bath home with it's own private courtyard, spacious lanai and single car garage is filled with natural light, 12 foot ceilings in the living area, large kitchen, indoor laundry room and has been meticulously cared for. The master has a pillared alcove for a seating/dressing area or additional work from home space. Palm Lakes is desirably located a bit off the beaten track but in the middle of all amenities. Minutes to I-75, Sarasota airport, St Armands Circle, Lido Key, downtown Sarasota, numerous golf courses, Lakewood Ranch, and the University Pkwy corridor with all kinds of shopping and restaurants. This gated community features low fees, a beautiful community clubhouse, heated pool, fenced play area, three lakes and a great location not to mention active, friendly homeowners. Enjoy this fabulous maintenance-free single family residence perfect for a vacation or year-round home!