5852 Helicon PlaceSarasota, FL 34238Sale Price: $525,000

Love the carefree, easy-going lifestyle in this spacious two-bedroom, two-bath lakefront villa in Sarasota’s VillageWalk. Vacant, furnished and move-in ready, upgrades include brand new luxury vinyl wood-look plank flooring in living areas and kitchen, new quartz countertops in kitchen and living room, new 18-gauge stainless sinks in kitchen and laundry, new interior paint, new LED light bulbs throughout, new light/ceiling fan fixtures and plumbing hook-up and valves. The 1,534-square-foot floor plan features high vaulted ceilings, spacious kitchen with eat-in counter, living room, and open dining/family room with lake view and sliding glass doors to the screened-in lanai. Both bedrooms have walk-in closets and ensuite baths. An inside utility room and two-car garage add to the convenience of this well-planned home. Notably, this is the last DiVosta community with poured concrete exterior walls. Nestled on 516 lushly landscaped acres in the heart of Palmer Ranch, the residences at VillageWalk are built around a system of interconnected lakes with miles of walking paths and scenic bridges where you can see sandhill cranes, bald eagles and a variety of wildlife. Entry into the community is secured by a 24-hour manned security gate. The waterfront Town Center offers 24-hour fitness center, heated lap pool, tropical lagoon pool, 6 Har-Tru lighted tennis courts, basketball court, pickleball, bocce and meeting rooms. VillageWalk is one of the few communities that has its own full-service caf, full bar, gas station, hair salon and gift shop. Residents can participate in a full calendar of social activities and groups for fellowship and recreation. Enjoy the comfort and space of a single-family villa with the amenities of a gated, maintenance-free community. The convenient Palmer Ranch location in south Sarasota is close to shopping, dining, Potter Park, Sarasota YMCA, Legacy Trail and Siesta Key beach.