One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Perimeter Lot Perfection-In A Premier Location! FLEXIBLE & EAGER SELLER! This 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home with 1,176 sq ft sits on a HIGHLY DESIRABLE PERIMETER LOT adjacent to Legacy Trail, offering privacy and a quiet setting within the vibrant, active community of Oakwood Manor, situated in the only resident-owned park within the Sarasota city limits! Turn-key furnished (with a few exclusions), the home features two convenient entry points—one through a front Florida room into the main living area, and another through the screened utility lanai directly into the kitchen. Inside, the open living and dining space is perfect for entertaining, with built-in cabinetry and a serving area featuring an updated laminate countertop. The living room opens through double sliding doors to the Florida room with wall to wall windows, adding an additional 220 square feet of versatile entertaining space. The oversized primary bedroom includes both a walk-in and wall closet, an ensuite bath with step-in shower and separate vanity, and room for a king-size bed (furnished with queen-size). The second bedroom includes a full-size bed and generous closet space. The hall bath includes a tub/shower combo and linen closet. Numerous recent updates provide peace of mind and comfort: new HVAC in 2021, HVAC ducts lifted in 2023, and a new 38-gallon water heater in 2023. Enjoy newer carpet in the main living area, tile in the kitchen, shaker-style cabinet doors in the kitchen, reinforced kitchen cabinetry, and updated comfort-height toilets in both baths. Appliances include a 2018 Refrigerator, 2023 HotPoint dishwasher, 2020 GE built-in microwave, 2018 refrigerator/freezer, plus a 2024 GE washer and 2023 Amana dryer in the screened utility shed area. Other improvements include PVC sewer line to the street (2017), some subflooring and vapor barrier replacement (2021), and R-19 insulation behind vinyl siding (both installed in 2000). The metal roof passed insurance inspection in 2024, includes reinforced carport tie-downs and wrap-around gutters. Roof is AMS Weather-Lok with R-19 Insulation. Oakwood Manor is a 55+ vibrant, gated 90-acre community that offers a range of amenities to enhance your lifestyle, all for a low maintenance fee of $190/month. Maintenance fee includes landscaping, cable TV, community pool, plus more. The spacious clubhouse features a fitness room, library, pool table, event hall, fully equipped commercial kitchen, event stage, and dance floor. Outside, you'll find a large heated pool with a handicap ramp, a roomy kidney-shaped hot tub, ample tables and lounge chairs, shaded picnic areas, and updated shower facilities. Enjoy activities such as a community putt-putt course, shuffleboard, and more. The community is conveniently located next to the Legacy Trail and city-managed pickleball courts, just under 3 miles from downtown Sarasota and 6.5 miles from the sandy shores of Lido Key Beach. Centrally located in a PRIME location close to shopping centers and dining restaurants. Please note that Oakwood Manor does not permit pets or motorcycles. Don't miss your chance to enjoy comfortable living in one of the area's most sought-after communities!