Welcome to Cascades at Sarasota, a premier gated 55+ community offering true maintenance-free lawn and landscape, resort-style living. The HOA provides exceptional value, covering private roads, a 25,000-square-foot clubhouse, resort amenities, internet, cable, lawn and landscaping maintenance, irrigation, lawn and landscape pest control, alarm monitoring, and more—allowing you to enjoy a worry-free, vacation-like lifestyle every day.
As you arrive, you’ll appreciate the home’s attractive curb appeal with manicured landscaping, tile roof, paver driveway and walkway, screened porch, and elegant stained-glass double entry doors. Inside, soaring ceilings, crown molding, and architectural details create a light, bright, and welcoming atmosphere. The foyer is filled with natural light from the decorative stained-glass doors and transom, complimented by detailed tile flooring.
This well-designed home offers 3 bedrooms plus a den and 2 baths with inground spa, providing flexibility for guests, hobbies, or a home office. The open floor plan features tile flooring in the main living areas and laminate flooring in the bedrooms for easy maintenance. Recent updates include a freshly painted interior, new light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout, and custom built-ins in all bedroom closets as well as the pantry.
Perfect for entertaining, the home offers multiple living and dining spaces that flow seamlessly to the expansive covered lanai. Enjoy outdoor living with an oversized screened enclosure and a fully renovated inground spa featuring a new filter and spa heater, all set on a private lot.
The kitchen is equipped with granite countertops, tile backsplash, breakfast bar, ample cabinetry, and roll outs in bottom cabinetry opening to the great room and breakfast area for everyday living. Formal living and dining rooms provide additional space for hosting, with the dining room featuring a tray ceiling and plantation shutters.
The split floor plan ensures privacy, with the primary suite serving as a true retreat. It features a decorative vestibule entry, tray ceiling, crown molding, plantation shutters, walk-in closets with custom built-ins, and a den area with built-in desk and cabinetry area. The ensuite bath includes dual vanities with new countertops, a walk-in shower with frameless glass door, and a separate soaking tub. The guest bath has also been updated with new countertops.
Another extra is the accordion style hurricane shutters on windows and doors allowing for easy and quick preparation.
Additional improvements include a new GE refrigerator and dishwasher, cleaned air handler and ductwork with sealed ducts, added insulation for enhanced comfort, updated window treatments, and a freshly painted front screen enclosure with new screening.
Living in Cascades at Sarasota is vibrant and active. Residents enjoy a dedicated lifestyle director and a full calendar of events. Amenities include a stunning 25,000-square-foot clubhouse, indoor and outdoor resort-style pools with spa, state-of-the-art fitness center, yoga and aerobics studio, six Har-Tru tennis courts, pickleball courts, bocce ball, arts and crafts rooms, billiards, library, and more. Ideally located near UTC Mall, dining, shopping, and entertainment, and just a short drive to downtown Sarasota, St. Armands Circle, Lido Key Beach, and surrounding Gulf beaches.