$309,900

LESS MAINTENANCE. MORE FLORIDA LIVING! Looking for a SINGLE-STORY VILLA in Sarasota with a TWO-CAR GARAGE, peaceful green space views, and a carefree lifestyle? Welcome to this beautiful END-UNIT VILLA in Papillon at The Meadows, one of Sarasota's most established and sought-after communities! Designed for EASY, ONE-LEVEL LIVING, this spacious 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom villa offers a desirable SPLIT-BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN, providing privacy and comfort for both homeowners and guests. Enjoy an UPDATED KITCHEN, tastefully RENOVATED BATHROOMS, and beautiful TILE and HARDWOOD FLOORING throughout. NO CARPET! But one of the BEST features? The enclosed, air-conditioned FLORIDA SUNROOM! Surrounded by glass sliders and overlooking peaceful green space, this inviting room is perfect for morning coffee, reading, entertaining friends, or simply relaxing while enjoying Florida's beautiful scenery. It's additional living space you'll appreciate every day! IMPORTANT UPDATES include a NEW A/C in 2022 and a TILE ROOF replaced by the association in 2012. The spacious TWO-CAR GARAGE provides plenty of room for vehicles, bicycles, golf clubs, and additional storage. LOVE TO TRAVEL? This LOW-MAINTENANCE, LOCK-AND-LEAVE VILLA makes an ideal seasonal Florida retreat, second home, or full-time Sarasota residence. Spend less time on exterior upkeep and more time enjoying everything Southwest Florida has to offer. LIVING IN THE MEADOWS means enjoying an established Sarasota community known for its lush, mature landscaping, scenic lakes, and miles of WALKING AND BIKING TRAILS. Residents can enjoy an ACTIVE FLORIDA LIFESTYLE with opportunities for GOLF, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, and swimming. Papillon has an especially charming feature: its own COMMUNITY POOL situated on an island, reached by a picturesque footbridge! AND THE LOCATION? FABULOUS! Conveniently located near UNIVERSITY TOWN CENTER (UTC), NATHAN BENDERSON PARK, MOTE SEA, LAKEWOOD RANCH, and downtown SARASOTA. Enjoy exceptional restaurants, shopping, entertainment, cultural attractions, and the beautiful GULF COAST BEACHES. Easy access to I-75 makes exploring Sarasota, Bradenton, and Tampa convenient. Whether you're searching for a MAINTENANCE-FREE VILLA IN SARASOTA, a SEASONAL FLORIDA HOME, or a comfortable YEAR-ROUND RESIDENCE, this END-UNIT HOME IN PAPILLON AT THE MEADOWS offers the perfect combination of LOCATION, COMFORT, and LIFESTYLE. MORE FREEDOM. MORE FUN. MORE TIME TO ENJOY FLORIDA. Now that's a lifestyle worth coming home to!