Welcome to this beautifully designed 3-bedroom, 3.5-bath home in the desirable West of the Trail/Museum Area neighborhood, where an open-concept layout and thoughtful updates create a comfortable and inviting living experience. The split-bedroom floor plan offers two spacious en-suite bedrooms, while a third bedroom provides flexibility for guests, an office, or additional living space. The heart of the home is the open kitchen and great room, where the kitchen overlooks a spacious living and dining area. Recessed lighting, crown molding, and long sightlines to the fenced backyard enhance the sense of space and connection throughout the main living areas. A large paver patio just off the dining area provides an ideal setting for outdoor dining and entertaining. A solid and colorful front yard canopy protects ones vehicle from the sun, while the 10 year old roof, and well and consistently maintained 8 year old AC keeps all safe and comfortable inside. The kitchen features a stainless-steel appliance package, crisp cabinetry, marble countertops, a convenient marble breakfast bar, and updated fixtures. A unique dry bar with a wine refrigerator adds an elegant touch and makes entertaining effortless. Additional features include fashionable plank-style tile flooring throughout and a convenient interior laundry closet. Ideally situated in a desirable area west of the Trail and above the flood zone, this home offers an exceptional Sarasota lifestyle. Enjoy easy access to Sunset Park and Bayfront Park, where you can take in beautiful evening sunsets over Sarasota Bay. Downtown Sarasota is just two miles away, placing you close to the city’s renowned cultural, dining, shopping, and entertainment destinations. The home is also conveniently located near some of Sarasota’s most significant cultural and educational institutions, including the John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art, Asolo Repertory Theatre, Sarasota Ballet, Florida Studio Theatre, University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee, and Ringling College of Art and Design. The University Parkway corridor is also nearby, providing convenient access to Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport and the UTC shopping and entertainment district. Offering an appealing combination of location, space, functionality, and lifestyle, this home is an excellent opportunity to enjoy all that IS Sarasota. Having the home come furnished is negotiable.