Discover the coveted Willow Chase GATED community with this exquisite LEE WETHERINGTON CUSTOM built home that shows like a model. This MAINTENANCE-FREE gently used home (only 3-4 months annually) is in pristine condition and resides on a quiet cul-de-sac street. NO CDD’s. Plenty of room to put in a pool. Spacious 1, 988 square foot contains OPEN FLOOR PLAN and HIGH CEILINGS. The home features 2 generously sized BR’s, plus a DEN, and 2 bathrooms, and an expansive 3-CAR GARAGE, providing plenty of room for vehicles and storage. The entire home is equipped with all-NATURAL GAS, including a TANKLESS HOT WATER HEATER. Ceramic tile and vinyl ensures easy maintenance with NO CARPETING at all. The kitchen and master bath have GRANITE countertops. Double kitchen pantry with custom wood shelves. CUSTOM WOOD TRAY CEILINGS with LED recessed lighting in the great room and primary bedroom, and upgraded lighting throughout the home. 7 1/4″ CROWN MOLDING throughout the main living area. PLANTATION SHUTTERS and REMOTE CONTROL SHADES have been thoughtfully installed. 2nd BR has an ensuite bath for privacy. All bedroom closets have newer white closet organizers. Laundry room with upper and lower cabinets, sink, and a large closet. Exterior painted in 2023. HURRICANE SHUTTERS provide peace of mind. STORAGE is not an issue in this home. Professionally landscaped. Short walk to a HEATED swimming pool (it’s like having your own pool without the headaches of maintaining your own pool), FITNESS CENTER, playground, and courts for tennis, PICKLEBALL, and basketball & more. Situated near HIGHLY RATED SCHOOLS, charming Venice Ave, PRISTINE BEACHES, a plethora of shopping and dining options, and the new Sarasota Memorial Hospital.