Motivated Seller! Seller will offer Buyer $5000 credit at closing with an accepted offer on or before January 15, 2025!! Meticulously cared for & No Storm Damage! Gulf Accessible on boating water with the purchase of the available vacant lot located right from the backyard of this home! Excellent investor opportunity with the proximity to the vibrant art district on Dearborn Street all while being nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac in a very charming Old Florida neighborhood. A 5-minute drive will also bring you to the coming soon new entry (Keyway Rd extension) to Wellen Park – the exciting new community with the Cool Today baseball stadium, a stunning downtown, outdoor Friday night events with live music, a host of superb restaurants including Oak & Stone with rooftop lakeview dining and so much more! The location is just perfect for this 2 Bed, 2 Bath POOL home. Step inside through the screened entryway, complete with a custom mosaic koi pond flooring, and you are greeted with an oversized Great room. Glass sliding doors reveal the pool view with a lush tropical backdrop and long lake view teeming with turtles, birds, and wildlife. The fully screened lanai and heated pool is perfect for year-round relaxation along with the preferred North facing direction of this home so you can enjoy both the sunrise through the tropical backdrop and sunset over the lake. The Chefs arena boasts beautiful granite countertops, soft-close cabinetry, a suite of stainless appliances, updated lighting, and a pass-through to the Florida room. A private ensuite bath with lanai access and a spacious walk-in closet is offered in the spacious primary room. Additional highlights include fresh exterior paint (2024), impact windows and sliders, LED adjustable lighting, split floor plan, a utility sink in the laundry room, a 2-car garage with a service door, gutters (2022), fresh sod & landscaping, well-pump irrigation system (2023) and NO HOA or deed restrictions! Just 4 miles from Englewood Beach and Manasota Key, this home is also eligible for Englewood Gardens Beach Club membership, providing access to a private clubhouse, docks, and more. So much possibility and move-in ready!!!