Beautiful and bright courtyard villa on a quiet cul-de-sac in scenic Glen Oaks Manor. This well cared-for home is open-concept with a Florida split floorplan providing privacy for you and your guests. This 2 + 2 with office addition features a lanai with wet bar, formal dining room, large foyer and an atrium in the living room. The courtyard is fenced and could be used as a dog run, made into a garden, and there is plenty of room to add a pool! The many updates include: HVAC (3 years), crown molding, remodeled kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, tray ceiling, and lots of extra cabinets with roll-out shelving, updated bathrooms, custom wet-bar with wine cooler, custom built walk-in closet in main bedroom and much more! A large utility closet houses a brand new washer and dryer, utility sink and room for storage. The 2-car garage features a stand-up 6' x33' attic providing lots of extra storage space. This welcoming community is very golf cart and pet friendly, and offers, trails for walking, bicycling or dog-walking, gazebos, sitting areas a lake with fishing surrounded beautiful foliage and live oak trees. Centrally located in Sarasota with close proximity to downtown Sarasota, UTC mall, and Ed Smith Stadium and the Bobby Jones golf club are right around the corner; but best of all don't forget our world famous beaches.