$475,000

Virtually Staged. Welcome to effortless Florida living in this beautifully refreshed **Arthur Rutenberg-built home**, ideally located in East Bradenton just minutes from **Lakewood Ranch and Waterside Place**. Filled with natural light and thoughtfully designed with a flexible floor plan, this home combines quality construction, low-maintenance living and an exceptionally convenient location. From the moment you enter, the abundance of windows and open living spaces create a bright and welcoming atmosphere. The interior has been **freshly painted throughout**, providing a clean, neutral backdrop ready for its new owner. The spacious main living area offers plenty of room for both relaxing and entertaining, while the light-filled Florida room provides an inviting additional space to enjoy the surrounding greenery and Florida sunshine year-round. The home features **two bedrooms plus a private den with a closet**, offering excellent flexibility for today's lifestyle. The den can easily function as a **third bedroom, home office, hobby room or additional guest space**. The spacious primary suite enjoys abundant natural light and provides a peaceful retreat, while the additional bedroom is ideal for visiting family and friends. Additional features include **HURRICANE SHUTTERS**, gutters, an attached garage with a **newly painted garage floor**, WATER HEATER 2025, HVAC 2024 and numerous architectural details reflective of Arthur Rutenberg's reputation for thoughtful design and craftsmanship. For buyers looking for a low-maintenance Florida lifestyle, **GROUND MAINTENANCE IS INCLUDED IN HOA FEE**, giving you more time to enjoy everything the Sarasota and Lakewood Ranch area has to offer. Even better, this community has **NO CDD**, an increasingly desirable benefit for buyers looking to keep their ongoing ownership costs in check. The location is another standout feature. Enjoy convenient access to **Lakewood Ranch, Waterside Place, Main Street at Lakewood Ranch, University Town Center (UTC), Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, I-75, downtown Sarasota, shopping, restaurants, golf, medical facilities and the Gulf Coast beaches**. Waterside Place offers waterfront dining, shopping, entertainment, community events and a vibrant town center atmosphere just minutes from home. Whether you're searching for a **primary residence, seasonal Florida home or low-maintenance property near Lakewood Ranch**, this home offers the space, flexibility, location and lifestyle today's buyers are looking for. **Freshly painted, hurricane shutters, flexible third-bedroom potential, grounds maintenance included and NO CDD — this is Florida living made easy.**