SARASOTA, FL 34238 3678 Gleneagle DRIVE #8B

You'll feel calmer when you drive through the gates into Ballantrae. In a maintenance-free oasis, this villa had no storm damage.  Tucked away from traffic noise, Ballantrae is dotted with lakes and trees, much to the delight of bird watchers! This spacious villa home offers peace and quiet, surrounded by 36 acres of Mother Nature's finest setting. You'll love your large 2 bedroom, 2 bath villa with over 1500 sq ft of living space. Each bedroom has a large walk-in closet and attached updated bathroom. There is plenty of storage space! In addition, there is a screened atrium, perfect for your green thumb urges, a front and rear screened lanai, and a 2-car garage. The dining room is open to the inviting living room, and the kitchen offers informal eating space with a view of the front screened porch. The dining room and living room overlook the rear screened lanai and the wide green back yard. The garage is over-size, at 550 sq ft. A few steps down the back yard is "Party Central" for those who like to use the provided grills, table & benches. Having golf, tennis and swimming available within walking distance out your back door at the nearby Sarasota Sports Club is great - various memberships such as Unlimited Membership including unlimited use of Tennis, Fitness, Swimming; and Social or Athletic Membership including unlimited use of Fitness, Swimming; and Social with "pay-as-you-go" tennis. Costco, restaurants, groceries, churches, JC Penney, movie theaters, and the library are minutes away. Siesta Key Beach on the Gulf of Mexico is a 15-minute drive. Seller will consider lease-purchase and credit for new flooring.