LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home is located in Desoto Lakes neighborhood where you'll enjoy NO CDD & NO HOA! This home combines charm, space, and modern upgrades, while making it perfect for families, entertainers, or anyone seeking the Sarasota lifestyle with convenience to EVERYTHING. Step inside to crown molding and tile flooring throughout, Enjoy a large living room with a hard-to-find cozy wood-burning fireplace accented by a classic brick wall, and a versatile air-conditioned Florida room that can serve as a playroom, office, or bonus space. French doors open to the backyard, inviting in natural light and creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, showcasing granite countertops, all-newer appliances, a large prep area, and easy access to the adjacent dining area, which opens through sliding glass doors to a covered patio. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated with new granite vanities, offering a fresh, modern look. The spacious primary suite features double closets and a private en-suite bath. Step outside to enjoy your fully fenced backyard, complete with mature mango and avocado trees, with plenty of room to add a pool with lanai enclosure if desired. The yard is enclosed with brand-new rod iron fencing for added style and security, while the covered patio and all new outdoor light fixtures in the front. Additional highlights include NEW HURRICANE-PROOF windows throughout the entire home, NEW ROOF installed in 2021, gutters, a NEW Carrier HVAC system with heat pump, a whole-house ventilation system to improve air circulation and reduce cooling costs, a NEW water heater, NEW ductwork, and NEW ceiling fans. This home has it ALL! The oversized two-car garage offers ample storage, including overhead racks, and comes equipped with a new garage door opener. Curb appeal shines with a pavered driveway and front patio, while location steals the show — just 12 MILES from Siesta Key Beach which is one of the most beautiful beaches in Florida. and only a few short minutes to UTC, I-75, shopping, dining, and top-rated schools. The sellers are motivated and ready to make a deal — don’t miss your chance to make this exceptional Sarasota home your own!