This is a rare opportunity to own one of the largest 3 bedroom villas available in Center Gate Estates! You will be amazed at the size of the rooms in the Fontana floor plan - there is no wasted space here. As you enter the villa, you will immediately see something that you have not seen in most comparable villas: a formal living and dining room with beautiful hardwood floor. To your right, through the double doors, is the spacious office/third bedroom. Step a little further into the heart of the home to see the family room with its soaring cathedral ceiling, and the recently remodeled kitchen. Stop to study the details here - contemporary cabinetry with plenty of drawers and pull-out shelves, quartz counters, matching stainless Whirlpool appliances, a high tech touch sensitive faucet and deep stainless steel sink. The kitchen and family room overlook the glass-enclosed lanai, with a view of the greenbelt and the conveniently located community pool beyond. Take a seat on the lanai, and think about how you would use this space. It's a great spot for cocktails at sunset, for reading a book on a sunny afternoon, or maybe for your morning coffee. You'll do all of these things here, and more. Moving back inside to the master suite, you will again be impressed by the size of the room. Walk across the room and open the sliding glass doors to yet another surprise: a 32'x9' enclosed patio with ideal southern exposure. This is another great spot for your morning coffee, a container garden, or sunbathing in complete privacy. Notice the gas grill in the corner, which of course is included with the sale. This beautiful patio is also accessible from the guest bedroom, and is a short distance from the kitchen as well. Now that you are familiar with the floor plan, imagine how it will work for you and how you would decorate to make it your own. Don't forget to consider the added benefits of the hurricane shutters and panels and the storage and workbench in the attached two car garage. For your convenience, the furniture is available under separate agreement, allowing you to move right in to enjoy the winter season. You will love living here in Center Gate Estates Village, where maintenance free living will provide plenty of time to relax in the community pool or to enjoy an active life in Sarasota. Numerous amenities are nearby, including major stores, restaurants, Doctors Hospital and numerous medical facilities. From here it is just 1.2 miles to Urfer Family Park, approximately 8 miles to downtown Sarasota, and Siesta Key Beach is minutes away. For commuters, access to I-75 is just one mile from your front door. The location is ideal, the floor plan is great, and the time is right. Make an offer today and you can move in before the coming winter season!