Under contract-accepting backup offers. Don’t miss this adorable Florida home! You will fall in love with the neighborly front porch and the newly upgraded private landscaped courtyard. This updated 2 bed/2 bath home is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac at the end of Chapel Drive in the historical bayfront neighborhood of Indian Beach Sapphire Shores. this home is not in a flood zone with hurricane impact windows and garage door. You could not find a better location blending city life with a friendly neighborhood vibe. Surprisingly, this tranquil abode is only 5-minutes to downtown Sarasota, less than 5 minutes to Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, 5-minutes to The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art and 3-minutes to the Ringling College of Art and Design. This home is move-in ready with new AC in 2023, new water heater in 2022, new electrical panel in 2022, new roof in 2019, updated kitchen and bath, new impact resistant windows, and for the chef, your kitchen comes equipped with a gas stove. It is also equipped with fiber-optic internet. Not seen very often, enjoy off street parking for 5 or more cars. An air-conditioned garage with a new hurricane-proof garage door can be used for a variety of purposes. The front yard and the courtyard have been freshly landscaped, and a separate metered irrigation system installed. The fenced backyard offers a beautiful dining area under a screened gazebo as well as a fire pit for cool evenings. Enjoy the large oak tree and tropical paradise keeping privacy of your backyard! If you choose to join the neighborhood HOA, you will share an annual picnic, yard sale and Easter Egg Hunt with neighbors, not to mention sunsets over Sarasota Bay at Indian Beach Park or Sapphire Shores Park. Don’t let this delightful home slip away - make it your seasonal getaway, your permanent residence or a vacation rental!