A rare find at this price in an upscale gated community with a full range of resort-style amenities amidst serene natural surroundings. As a Laurel Lakes resident you can enjoy the clubhouse, heated pool, fitness center, pickleball/tennis courts, engaging social activities and convenient access to all the greater Sarasota area has to offer. This light-filled 4 bedroom/2 bath Berkshire floorplan provides multiple living spaces for family and entertaining with its separate living/dining room, flex 4th bedroom, open kitchen/family room and screened lanai. The kitchen offers a breakfast bar, staggered wood cabinets, 5-burner gas range and a casual dining nook. Highlights of the family room are its double tray ceiling with crown molding and glass sliders that lead to the lanai for seamless indoor/outdoor living. The split-bedroom plan ensures privacy for the primary suite and 2 guest bedrooms, while the fourth bedroom with its double doors off the living room offers versatility as a home office or den. Additional features include ceramic tile and luxury vinyl plank floors throughout, a large laundry room with utility sink, 2-car garage, tile roof and hurricane shutters. An exceptional opportunity in a special community within minutes of shopping, restaurants, golf courses, museums, theater, parks, and Sarasotas beautiful beaches. Seller willing to negotiate a Buyer a credit toward closing costs, including a 2-1 Interest Buydown.