A GATED COMMUNITY IN A PREMIER LOCATION! This fantastic maintenance free townhome is a 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath residence that feels very private. It offers a great room floor plan that includes living and dining areas together with an open-concept kitchen. It is well-appointed with Corian countertops and a center-island with a breakfast bar. Plus, white raised panel cabinetry, a walk-in pantry, and appliances. Also found on the first level is a convenient half bath. Desirable features include wood-laminate flooring and ceramic tile on both floors, volume ceiling heights, arched entryways, recessed lighting, ceiling fans and window coverings. Sliding glass doors overlook the covered and screened lanai with exterior storage. All the bedrooms are on the second floor. The primary suite is complete with a walk-in closet and a personal bath that has a soaking tub and a separate shower. Added bonuses include a brand-new a/c unit (2/2023) and water heater (5/2023), plenty of storage, a laundry closet (on the 2nd floor) with a washer and dryer and an attached 1-car garage with an auto-door opener and direct access to the unit. Nestled peacefully on a cul-de-sac street in the quaint community of Parkstone. A gated entry offers security in the park-like setting with only 114 townhomes and a resort-style swimming pool. The desirable central Sarasota address is close to many shopping and dining options, as well as easy access to I-75 and public transit lines. And it is a short drive to your choice of area beaches, including the white sugar sands of Siesta Key, championship golf, the Legacy Trails, and Downtown Sarasota with all the cultural attractions that it has to offer! Please note that the furniture is negotiable.