CHEERFULLY UPDATED 55+ VILLA IN WATERFRONT COMMUNITY! This lovely remodeled 2-bedroom, 2 bath villa offers an attached 1-car carport, extra storage, and private laundry. All the renovations were completed by a licensed contractor and include new hurricane impact thermal windows (meeting current Florida energy codes) and a new impact rated front door. Boasting throughout brand-new wood-look tile floors, new carpet in bedrooms, newly painted interior walls, all new hardware, new ceiling fans, LED lighting and décor light switches. The entry presents a wainscoted foyer with a coat closet. The renovated kitchen is complete with a raised ceiling, LED lights, a new fan, new shaker cabinetry with soft close drawers, built-in pantry, HI-MAC® solid surface counter tops, and a custom marble backsplash. A popular feature: the coffee bar has a convenient USB charging station. A full stainless steel appliance package remains. The floor plan has been extended to incorporate an additional 130 square feet into the living space. The former enclosed porch has been transformed into a light and bright dining room with picturesque views of delightful landscaping and a stately oak tree. There is a secondary door providing easy access to the backyard. The newly designed eating space is now combined with the spacious living room, also basking in natural light. A primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet with built-ins and a private bath, each upgraded with exposed sliding doors. Both bathrooms have been modernized with brand new vanities, new solid surface integral sinks, fresh lighting, and new lavatories. The Strathmore Riverside neighborhood is a hidden gem with villas nestled well-above its protected waterways. In fact, it is known to be one of the highest elevated waterfront communities on the West Coast of Florida. Tucked away along Phillippi Creek in Sarasota, just a few minutes by water to the Intercoastal Waterway, flowing directly into Sarasota Bay and from there into the Gulf of Mexico. It has community boat docks that are available on a first come first serve basis for an additional fee. Its recreation complex is the hub of this vibrant 55+ lifestyle. It offers a clubhouse with a huge event room, a pool table area, a full kitchen, a card room, a library, two fitness centers, and two bathrooms, each with their own saunas. Sliding glass doors open to a covered entertainment area, a heated pool and adjacent shuffleboard courts. Residents enjoy an active social calendar with a variety of groups and clubs to join. The location is perfectly positioned very near shopping and dining options, and is close to downtown, I75 and area beaches!