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While the term "modern design" might evoke a sense of cold minimalism, the contemporary interior design can offer warmth and comfort alongside a modern edge. If you're interested in learning more about contemporary interior design and how you might use it in your own home décor, there are some key concepts to know. Here are four major elements...

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Posted on 10/24/2023

Another Property Sold - 3818 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232

GLEN OAKS MANOR...Courtyard Pool-Home Villa. You will love this community as it is built inside it's own park with lakes, gazebos, walking trails, benches, fishing, biking and it is a very dog friendly niche community with a well-maintained emphasis on canopy Live Oak trees & appealing landscaping. Only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota and 3 miles to UTC. This is NOT an age restricted community and these are NOT condos but rather they are attached villas! Matching Mexican Saltillo tile floors and crown molding sets the stage throughout this 1846 square foot, (split plan) 2 bedroom, two bath, home with a front courtyard and a large private...

Posted on 10/08/2023

Video Tour - 3303 Ramblewood Way, Sarasota, FL 34237

BRAND NEW ROOF, BRAND NEW HVAC FALL BOTH BEING INSTALLED OCTOBER 2023! NO STAIRS-Gated Community of Ramblewood Acres is NOT an age restricted community. Check out this Free standing villa with a dedicated owner reserved carport, Plenty of resident/guest off street parking very close by 2 bedrooms 2 FULL UPDATED BATHROOMS, crown molding throughout, Six ceiling fans, RING doorbell/security/video/audio included, screened front porch and rear Florida room, landscape lighting and motion activated carport light. Community features: 3 swimming pools...the closest pool to this villa is heated, 2 tennis courts, gym, clubhouse with child's playroom,...

Posted on 10/08/2023

3303 Ramblewood Way, Sarasota, FL 34237 is now new to the market!

BRAND NEW ROOF, BRAND NEW HVAC FALL BOTH BEING INSTALLED OCTOBER 2023! NO STAIRS-Gated Community of Ramblewood Acres is NOT an age restricted community. Check out this Free standing villa with a dedicated owner reserved carport, Plenty of resident/guest off street parking very close by 2 bedrooms 2 FULL UPDATED BATHROOMS, crown molding throughout, Six ceiling fans, RING doorbell/security/video/audio included, screened front porch and rear Florida room, landscape lighting and motion activated carport light. Community features: 3 swimming pools...the closest pool to this villa is heated, 2 tennis courts, gym, clubhouse with child's playroom,...

Posted on 10/07/2023

4570 Cancello Grande Avenue 501, Venice, FL 34293 now has a new price of $409,000!

PRICE IMPROVEMENT to $409,000: What a wonderful Mediterranean Villa located on a lakefront lot in the exceptionally impressive gated community of Venetia and only one building away from the inviting community pool. There are plenty of windows to let the sunshine in and take in the scenic vistas of the lake and nature preserve. Your new villa has a (split plan) 2 bedrooms, 2 bath floor plan that includes a separate den/study/tv room, living room, dining room, eat in kitchen, a screened lanai, indoor laundry room, two car garage with a paver drive. Updates include Modern and stylish ceramic tile plank flooring throughout except for carpet in...

Posted on 10/06/2023

Video Tour - 2448 Clubhouse Drive 103, Sarasota, FL 34232

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. FOREST LAKES VILLAGE... a 55+ MAINTENANCE FREE community with NO STAIRS to this 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom condo that comes with YOUR RESERVED COVERED PARKING SPACE by your front door! Close to shopping AND NEXT TO LEGACY TRAIL plus across the street from SEVERAL RESTAURANTS! No carpet here...this home has ceramic tile and engineered wood flooring. You will love the VISTAS of the COURTYARD & YEAR ROUND HEATED POOL area outside your back door. Complete with a rear patio/covered lanai and a small STORAGE room. Come enjoy this ACTIVE LIFESTYLE with an updated clubhouse that includes a game room,...

Posted on 10/06/2023

2448 Clubhouse Drive 103, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. FOREST LAKES VILLAGE... a 55+ MAINTENANCE FREE community with NO STAIRS to this 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom condo that comes with YOUR RESERVED COVERED PARKING SPACE by your front door! Close to shopping AND NEXT TO LEGACY TRAIL plus across the street from SEVERAL RESTAURANTS! No carpet here...this home has ceramic tile and engineered wood flooring. You will love the VISTAS of the COURTYARD & YEAR ROUND HEATED POOL area outside your back door. Complete with a rear patio/covered lanai and a small STORAGE room. Come enjoy this ACTIVE LIFESTYLE with an updated clubhouse that includes a game room,...

Posted on 10/05/2023

Video Tour - 3935 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232

URBAN CONTEMPORARY COURTYARD-POOL HOME located in GLEN OAKS MANOR ... You will love this community as it is built inside it's own park with lakes, gazebos, walking trails, benches, fishing and biking. We are a super dog-friendly niche community with a well-maintained emphasis on canopy Live Oak trees & appealing landscaping. Only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota and 3 miles to UTC. This 1850+ Square foot Villa received an extensive interior remodel in 2015 down to the studs, re-plumbed, re-insulated, re-wired and just received a brand new tile ($36,100) roof August 2023! A Zen Garden with water feature and New leathered porcelain tile greets...

Posted on 10/05/2023

3935 Glen Oaks Manor Drive, Sarasota, FL 34232 is now new to the market!

URBAN CONTEMPORARY COURTYARD-POOL HOME located in GLEN OAKS MANOR ... You will love this community as it is built inside it's own park with lakes, gazebos, walking trails, benches, fishing and biking. We are a super dog-friendly niche community with a well-maintained emphasis on canopy Live Oak trees & appealing landscaping. Only 3 miles to downtown Sarasota and 3 miles to UTC. This 1850+ Square foot Villa received an extensive interior remodel in 2015 down to the studs, re-plumbed, re-insulated, re-wired and just received a brand new tile ($36,100) roof August 2023! A Zen Garden with water feature and New leathered porcelain tile greets...