Welcome to University Village a 24-hour gated community. This maintenance-free villa enjoys a bright east/west exposure. Great curb appeal greets you with manicured landscaping, brick paver driveway, and a walkway to a screened-in front porch. This popular Casey floor plan features 2 bedrooms/2 baths and the upgraded Gold package. The entry welcomes you to a spacious den with French doors. It is currently used as a music room but perfect for a home office or TV room with pull out sofa bed. The kitchen is fit for a gourmet chef offering a large center island, 42” cabinets, granite countertops, under cabinet lighting, soft close cabinet drawers, stainless steel appliances and GAS range. Generous living space features 18” neutral tile, tray ceiling in dining room and living room. 8’ doors throughout, custom crown and base molding. Thoughtfully designed, private split bedroom floor plan features two spacious bedrooms. Master bedroom has large double windows to enjoy a tranquil water view. There is a customized walk-in closet and a second closet. Large master bathroom has a frameless walk-in shower and dual vanities. The second bedroom has its own full bath and linen closet. There is a laundry room with cabinets and a sink and washer and gas dryer. Larger sliding doors open to the expanded screened lanai which is plumbed for an outdoor kitchen and there is an activated gas line for the grill. Early morning sunrises are breathtaking. Peaceful view of the pond. Extra landscaping has been done as well. The garage has access to the attic, epoxy sealed floor and the villa comes with hurricane shutters. There is a built-in alarm system. Maintenance includes lawn care and irrigation, exterior painting, fiber internet, HD cable TV, clubhouse, pool and spa, and dog park. This community is conveniently located to museums, theatre, golf courses, Gulf beaches, airport, UTC Mall and a 5-mile drive to Sarasota’s Main Street with wonderful restaurants, galleries and shopping, and the Bayfront Marina and park and a beautiful short drive over the Ringling Bridge to the well known St.Armands Circle. Fabulous location and no CDD fees.