3703 Collins St. #245, Sarasota, FL 34232

Welcome to Villa-In-Paradise! This 2-bedroom 2-bathroom 1,152 sf condo duplex/villa is located in the active 55+ community of Forest Pines near Pinecraft. The residence is being sold fully furnished down to the kitchenware and linens, and ready for your enjoyment! The Sea Pine floor plan is a great layout, with walk-in closets in the primary and second bedroom, a foyer closet, hallway linen closet, indoor laundry/utility room, and an attached carport with storage. The porch-turned-Florida-room-under-air features impact windows. The rear of the residence overlooks an expanse of green grounds in this tranquil location, adding to the overall ambiance. The Florida room and laundry/utility room add an additional 156 sf. The main living area has stylish wood-look plank ceramic tile flooring installed 2019. The kitchen flooring and throughout other areas of the residence is square ceramic tile. Both bedrooms have neutral carpet. The primary ensuite and the second bathroom each have a walk-in shower. The primary ensuite bathroom has a linen closet. The residence has been lightly lived in by the current owners who have enjoyed and cared for their Florida seasonal home over the years. The kitchen and both bathrooms have updated cabinetry (soft-close) and solid-surface countertops (Corian/quartz) 2016/2018—plus extra features are undercabinet lighting in the kitchen, and custom lighting inside the primary bathroom vanity cabinet. Dishwasher 2016, and range and microwave 2018. New air handler 2016 and compressor fan motor 2021. The duplex was reroofed in 2012. Forest Pines offers easy access to downtown, cultural venues, entertainment, dining, the beaches on Lido Key and Siesta Key, and the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Across the street from the main entrance is Der Dutchman, and just around the corner is Beneva Marketplace with Earth Origins and CVS. The Legacy Trail bike trail extension access point in proximity is another highlight of location. Community amenities include the Forest Pines clubhouse, fitness, heated pool, and shuffleboard courts—just a few steps from your door. Forest Pines is professionally managed providing maintenance free living. The neighborly environment can be appreciated as much as the care and upkeep throughout this community. The latest community improvements are new vinyl fencing 2021 and January 2023 exterior painting. If all that is not enough…masonry construction and no flood zone should wrap this Villa In Paradise up with a sun-shiny bow.