Welcome to this well maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath condo conveniently located on the first floor of a vibrant 55+ community. Right out the back porch grants direct access to the lush courtyard with a covered gazebo and pier on the pond, a grill out station for entertaining and lounge seating for sipping coffee in the early morning. This unit is not only close to its assigned covered parking space also but the laundry room, extra assigned storage space and mailboxes are just around the corner for added convenience. As you step inside you'll notice the openness of the main living areas that leads back to the nicely updated kitchen and dedicated dining area, or this space could be a home office. This leads directly out to the screened in porch offering scenic views and bird watching opportunities. The main bedroom is equipped with a walk-in custom designed closet and en-suite. As a split floor plan the 2nd bedroom is in the front of the unit appointed with a custom built reach in closet. Brand new AC unit installed July 2024. There is no carpet in the home and this has been a non smoking environment since the current owners purchase. Desoto Square Villas offers a Clubhouse for social activities and many on property amenities including the beautiful heated pool, fitness center, pool table, tennis courts equipped for Pickleball, shuffleboard and more. Not only can you have an active social lifestyle but the community is conveniently located in relation to downtown Sarasota and its beaches, Anna Maria Island and the Sarasota/ Bradenton Airport.