** FURNISHED ** The lowest priced, per square foot home currently for sale in UV, and furniture is included! From its slate tile roof to brick paver drive (& everything in between) this beautifully maintained Casey model villa is the second largest floor plan in the community. It offers an open floor plan, 2 Bedrooms, 2 full baths, PLUS DEN/STUDY, separate laundry room, and a 2 car garage. University Village is a sold-out, pristinely maintained, MAINTENANCE FREE gated community in Sarasota with NO CDD fee. This home sits perfectly on a premium conservation “lakeview lot” with serene privacy, gorgeous sunset views over the lake and is abundant with natural light. In addition to the over $35,000 in builder “gold package” upgrades this owner has taken great pride to further customize & add quality value. Some of the more substantial upgrades include 12 foot glass sliders, the addition of an outdoor kitchen wall, huge lanai extension with cage (which goes beyond the original under roof lanai to allow for blue-sky & white-cloud views and sun-drenched relaxation)! And the list goes on; tray ceilings, 8 ft. front door with rain glass, glass pantry door, recessed lighting, 5.25 inch baseboards, 5.5 inch crown moldings, solid wood 42 inch staggered maple cabinetry (in kitchen, both baths & laundry room) featured with full overlay doors, full extension, soft close & dovetail drawers. Quartz countertops, premium backsplash and stainless appliances complement its beautiful kitchen. A professionally tailored custom drapery was added to the triple slider along with custom plantation shutters throughout, custom trim woodworking, a reclaimed wood pallet wall & detailed ceiling & trim moldings are featured all through. The Master bedroom has two closets and the master bath offers two separate vanities. As for quality construction & energy efficient features, this home has engineered roof trusses w/strappings (hurricane rated) to its steel & concrete lintel beam, 2500 PSI concrete floor slab, Visqueen vapor barrier, block walls with reinforced steel beams, pressure treated wood, tile roof with attic venting, 16 Seer A/C system, R30 blown fiberglass insulation, R-13 fiberglass batt insulation and double pane low-E, tinted windows & sliders. Phew! This home has been freshly painted throughout the interior with a “neutral greige” (light grey with a beige undertone) to appeal to all color pallets, warm or cool. A new W/H was installed in 2022. University Village offers an incredible opportunity to own your own slice of paradise - totally private yet so close to downtown Sarasota and all its finest attractions including its world famous Sarasota Bayfront Parks, St. Armands Circle, Van Wezel Performing Arts, Ringling Bridge, Lido, Bird & Longboat Key, Siesta Key, Anna Maria Island, World famous Beaches, Boating, Arts, Fine Dining, Museums, Aquarium and Theaters, University Town Center, the SRQ airport and so much more. Truly a one-of-a-kind; LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! Seasonal Buyer & Investor alert: Seller would love a lease-back (preferred but not required) either short or long term based solely on buyer preference.