2708 FORT WORTH ST Sarasota, FL 34231

Mid-century gem in prime location, just minutes from Siesta Key! This 2 BR, 2 BA pool home has been meticulously and lovingly updated by its owners and is move-in ready. It could even be purchased fully furnished (furniture available under separate purchase agreement), if so desired. As you step into this gorgeous home, you will notice the abundance of natural light, gleaming Terrazzo floors throughout, a soothing neutral color palette and painstaking attention to every detail. The living and dining areas are generously sized and the European-style kitchen is a gourmet chef's dream with its high-end stainless steel appliances, including a Bosch convection oven with induction cooktop, Bosch dishwasher, sleek cabinetry, designer faucet and quartzite countertops. Adjacent to the open kitchen is a breakfast area, perfectly designed in the mid-century vernacular. Your Dining Room is inviting for entertaining and the Great Room is overlooking your backyard paradise with its 2020 addition of a sparkling (heated) saltwater pool and Travertine lanai, all covered by a large screened cage. What a delightful setting to spend time with family & friends, or to just enjoy Happy Hour or dinner outside. The entire backyard is newly fenced with beautiful wooden fencing and there is lush grass and landscaping in the front & rear of the home. The storage shed is included and will provide you with extra space to keep all your gardening tools. There are motion-sensor lights in the front and back of the home, so you can fire up your grill after dark. Solar landscape lighting complements the pool area and there is string lighting for a beautiful evening mood. Your Master Bedroom has ample closet space with customized shelving systems and the En-Suite Master Bath is separated by a stylish barn door. It features a walk-in shower with new tile, a quartz-covered vanity and new floor tile. The Guest Bedroom is nicely sized as well and the Guest Bath has a shower over tub and quartzite-topped vanity. The 1-car garage boasts Expoxy flooring, plenty of storage, including overhead racks and a work bench for the wood-working enthusiast. Behind the garage is the inside laundry room with top-load Maytag washer & dryer, laundry sink and plenty of additional storage (this room is not included in the overall square footage of the home, even though it is air-conditioned). In addition to your garage parking, there is a covered carport and an oversized driveway. New impact windows! Metal roof with whole house gutters: 2018; A/C & water heater: 2017; updated electrical: 2016. Stand-by generator with transfer switch kit. Sarasota Highlands is a delightful neighborhood, recently upgraded with underground utilities and close to the historical Maine Colony with adorable cottages and a Clubhouse that's open to the public. The home is also in walking distance to the A-rated Riverview High School, which features 3 tennis courts for public use (lit up until 9 pm) and a Performing Arts Center. Shopping and a great variety of restaurants are close by and the drive to the famous Siesta Key beaches is only a few minutes. No HOA! This beautiful home is a must see and won't last long. Schedule your showing today!