Rarely available 3 bed 2.5 bath town home plus loft in the wonderful Parkridge Community. Open living space with volume ceilings throughout. First floor contains living/entertaining space while second floor accommodates the 3 bedrooms and spacious loft area which could be used as an office/den or extra sleeping space. Well appointed kitchen with granite counters and solid wood cabinetry, eat in area and breakfast bar. Living/Dining Room opens into a screened lanai. Master suite has walk in closet, large walk-in shower and dual sinks. Guest bath has tub/shower combination. Parkridge is a gated maintenance free community with Lakeside heated resort style community pool and mature tropical landscaping. Close to UTC mall, downtown Lakewood Ranch, Whole Foods, Cinema Plaza, University Golf & Country Club, International Rowing Park, many great restaurants and only 20 minutes to downtown Sarasota for theater district, fine dining, opera, symphony and the arts - and Siesta Key Beach - the #1 beach in the U.S. Sarasota International Airport is a short drive. Comcast cable, water, pest control for the exterior and via an interior tube system is all included in association fee. Home Warranty is offered on this property - an extra level of security.....Furniture in Study to stay.