**Multiple offers please submit highest and best by Sunday 7/25/21 @7pm** It's all about the location! This 2 bedroom 2 bathroom w/2 car garage villa is perfectly situated on a gorgeous pond which encompasses the most unique island pool oasis, and is within the coveted Meadows community in beautiful sunny Sarasota. Enjoy tranquil views of the water and endless bird watching from the Florida room with newer wood laminate floors. The Florida room is huge and can be used as an all season room, office, or a bonus room, the possibilities are endless. Relax in the spacious and open living room/ dining room combination which also enjoys views of the water and is perfect for entertaining. The master bedroom is situated with a peek a boo view to the water as well and the ensuite has double sinks and a new shower glass door, while the guest bedroom and bathroom are located on the opposite end of the villa for maximum privacy. Enjoy a cup of coffee by your kitchen window overlooking the rock garden and the chef of the house will appreciate the convenient pass through to the dining room. Updates include a 2 year new air conditioning, newer water heater, washer, and dryer. Papillon in the Meadows is comprised of 82 villas on 6 private cul da sacs, includes yard maintenance, exterior maintenance, cable TV, and is within walking distance to the Meadows quaint shopping village which includes the Pub, Italian restaurant, and other convenient businesses such as a dental office, physical therapy and more. The Meadows is a golf course community with OPTIONAL golf and tennis memberships available. All residents can participate in a plethora of community social activities, pickle-ball, a junior olympic size pool, fitness center, and some dining privileges. With an emphasis on preserving the natural beauty of Florida this park like neighborhood has 1650 acres with a combination of 14 miles of walking, hiking, fitness, and biking trails filled with majestic oaks, tall pines, golf course views, ponds, and stunning wildlife. It is common to see pink spoonbills, sandhill cranes, herons, wood peckers, and much more. The beauty of nature surrounds you like no other community in Sarasota. And then to top it off The Meadows is only 5 minutes to Whole Foods, UTC Mall, and Benderson Park. A quick 12 minute drive to downtown Sarasota filled with all the arts, culture, and fantastic dining you could desire. The SRQ airport is a 15-20 minute drive and Sarasota's world renowned beaches are within a 30 minute drive. It is perfect for a part time or full time residency and you can literally have it all!!! Tenant in place until 1/31/22.