Move-in ready! Updated maintenance-free villa with serene pond views in The Meadows, one of Sarasota's sought-after and ideally located neighborhoods. A picturesque canopied street welcomes you to this light-filled end-unit with no common walls. Inside, a charming interior courtyard bathes the home in soft, indirect light, creating a bright and cheerful ambiance. You'll love the open floor plan with cathedral ceilings and transom windows, stone-look tile flooring, and a beautifully updated kitchen with solid wood cabinetry, Santa Cecilia granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Plus, there are no popcorn ceilings. The oversized screened lanai overlooks a tranquil pond, ideal for relaxing or entertaining. Unique to The Meadows, Woodmans Chart residents enjoy a private tennis court and two private pools, all less than a mile from the community's amenities. On 1,600 park-like acres, The Meadows is a resort-style community just 15 minutes from downtown. Enjoy 14 miles of scenic trails and, for a low fee, access to a fitness center, Junior Olympic pool, pickleball, golf and Har-Tru tennis. You'll be minutes to award-winning beaches, vibrant arts and culture, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's, Nathan Benderson Park, Mote SEA Aquarium, the future Sarasota Orchestra and University Town Center, a favorite shopping and dining destination. With 2025 exterior paint, 2024 shingle roof, 2022 air-conditioning system, 2022 water heater, 2020 screened-in lanai, oversized two-car garage, block construction, above flood plain in flood zone X.