5662 Long Common Circle 8 Sarasota, FL 34235

Privacy is delivered in this 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa, located near the end of a cul-de-sac in Long Common in The Meadows. Beginning with the newer paver driveway and sidewalk leading to the private gated courtyard, this villa lives like a single-family home, without all that exterior maintenance to worry about! Enter through the screened vestibule to find high 10-foot ceilings topped off with crown molding leading to a knock-out view through the lanai sliders to stunning long water and golf course vistas. The kitchen has an open pass-through to enjoy those beautiful views while prepping meals or enjoying breakfast at the eat in area. The original dome kitchen light has been removed and updated ceiling and new lighting just installed. The living room and dining room are light-filled and spacious for entertaining. The split plan bedrooms allow for privacy when hosting guests. The primary bedroom has sliders to the lanai, lush greenery and water views, a very large walk in closet with organizers, linen closet and ensuite bathroom with step in shower. The guest bedroom enjoys close proximity to the guest bath with shower/tub combo. A roomy inside laundry room with full size washer and dryer also provides extra storage space. The two car garage provides room for the vehicles, bikes and pool toys and has a new overhead garage door opener. This villa has had all of the plumbing repiped for peace of mind. The community pool at the front entrance to Long Common provides a lovely heated pool and pool baths. This is a great place for a cooling dip in the pool or meet up with friends and neighbors for a libation during happy hour. Tile roof is maintained by the homeowner's association and is 12 years old. Water heater 2013. HVAC 2004 with regular bi-annual maintenance and a UV light. The sliding glass doors on the lanai were just serviced with new rollers installed. The Meadows offers 24 hour security patrol for peace of mind, an oasis of walking and biking trails, private dog park, 15 lighted Har Tru tennis courts, Jr. Olympic pool and spa, pickleball and basketball courts and a new Lifestyle and Fitness center for all residents. Minutes to neighboring University Town Center Mall for luxury shopping and dining, Nathan Benderson Park for endless recreational and water activities, a short drive to downtown Sarasota for culture and the arts, and the powder sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Live the laid back Florida lifestyle in The Meadows!