1701 Southwood St., Sarasota, FL 34231

West of the Trail, light and bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath remodeled condo, an end unit with lots of windows and a front lanai that is fully enclosed with glass that slides open and is screened for year-round enjoyment. This exceptional condo shows like a model! Gorgeous kitchen open to the living area, granite counters with a wide counter bar creating an easy spot to enjoy a meal or allows guests to sit and chat while you cook. The kitchen includes stainless appliances, a wine cooler and top of the line wood cabinets with undermount lighting. There is a new washer and dryer, plantation shutters and tile floors in every room except the master bedroom. The A/C and roof were replaced in 2019. This is a ground floor unit with covered parking place directly behind the unit. A second entry door at the carport allows easy access. Enjoy the Florida lifestyle in the salt water heated pool, play tennis / pickleball on the court. Amazing sunsets are included. With only 32 condos in this complex, it creates the feeling of a peaceful retreat in a botique resort. Baywood Colony is a community across the bay from Siesta Key. Bike south through the neighborhood to the beach access, just over the Stickney Point Bridge. Or watch the sun set on the bay at the Baywood Colony fountain a few blocks away. A block east on Southwood is the walking access to the Phillippi Estate Park located on the shores of Phillippi Creek, a scenic, 60-acre natural area park open to the public. Enjoy the kayak and canoe launch, a fishing pier, nearly a mile long nature trail, playground, an archaeological dig, Wednesday farmer's market, art and craft fairs, free music concerts and a complimentary tour of the Edson Keith Mansion on the property, where you can schedule events. This is not an over 55 community, is pet-friendly, maintenance-free and located very close to restaurants, shopping, Siesta Key Beaches, and all Sarasota has to offer.