Rarely available! Welcome to GATED and MAINTENANCE FREE Woodland Trace, a quaint Neal Homes Community of 45 homes nestled among nature preserves and lakes AND close to everything you need. This like new, 2016 built home is set on a premium preserve, cul-de-sac lot, and has been very well maintained. As soon as you pull up you will notice the beautiful landscaping the long paver driveway and walkway to the front sitting area. Once inside you will love the open concept floorplan, divided plantation shutters and pocket sliding doors for unobstructed preserve views of the private backyard. There are many upgrades you will love including the one-level kitchen island, white shaker style cabinets, the natural gas stove, stainless steel appliances, coffer ceilings, and classic crown moldings. The large den has double privacy doors, if you add a closet could also be a 3rd bedroom. There is a large pantry in the kitchen and the bedrooms both have built-in closets for maximum storage and organization. You can sit, relax, and enjoy the beautiful weather on the private, screened in lanai and there is room in the backyard to design your own pool if you wish. There is also a utility sink, rain gutters, epoxy garage floor and more. Sarasota is a vibrant, enjoyable, relaxed area with multiple cultural institutions, famous beaches, and unique chains of barrier islands. There are many conveniences nearby this community like Publix Grocery Store, Starbucks, Ace Hardware, you are also minutes from I-75, UTC (University Town Center) with shops, restaurants and fun events, Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), beautiful downtown Sarasota, Siesta Key Beach and much more. Don't miss the Matterport walkthrough tour and drone video on the virtual tour links.