You'll enjoy the convenience of MAINTENANCE FREE LIVING and an active Florida lifestyle in this METICIOUSLY MAINTAINED and TURNKEY FURNISHED 2 bedroom, 2 bath VILLA with DEN and 2 car garage with new epoxy floor. Located securely within the gates of River Strand Country Club, this popular “Orchid” floor plan has many custom upgrades including light fixtures, ceiling fans, window treatments, porcelain tile floors installed on the diagonal throughout (NO CARPET), crown moldings, custom paint, upgraded recessed LED lights, Quartz countertops, updated kitchen cabinets and S/S appliances including a new refrigerator in 2023. Take in the water view and amazing sunsets (west exposure) from the outdoor living space with extended screened lanai (with no-see-um screens) and color coordinated stone pavers. The spacious DEN is valuable “flex space” that can be adapted to a variety of uses and is currently configured as a THIRD BEDROOM. The spacious owner's suite features an ensuite bath with his/her closets, separate tub, walk-in shower and double upgraded vanities. The home also includes a Culligan water softener and reverse osmosis filtration system. With so many upgrades, the heavy lifting has already been done for you here! OWNERSHIP INCLUDES COUNTRY CLUB SOCIAL MEMBERSHIP in the 39,000 sq. ft. Tuscan-inspired clubhouse featuring a tennis club with 8 Har-Tru lighted courts, pickle ball, 2 state of the art fitness centers with 24/7 access, restaurant offering fine dining and grill room, plus 8 heated pools including 2 resort style pools with hot tub and resistance pool. *Memberships are also transferable to renters making River Strand a unique and popular destination for seasonal renters if renting is on your radar.* The convenience of this LOCATION cannot be overstated as it's ideally situated just minutes from all essential amenities and top attractions. 1.6 miles to the new Marketplace at Heritage Harbour home to Costco, Target, Miller's Ale House, Academy Sports, with several more under construction. 1.5 miles to the Walmart Super Center, 1.8 miles to Home Depot, 6 miles to the Ellenton Premium Outlet Mall and 13.5 miles to the Bradenton/Sarasota Int'l Airport. With easy access to I-75 the University Town Center offering upscale shopping and dining is nearby as well as the many attractions of downtown Sarasota and Bradenton, multiple performing arts venues, galleries, world class dining, award winning beaches, golf courses and so much more…just minutes away. LIVING IS EASY, SECURE AND CONVENIENT IN THIS MAINTENANCE FREE, ACTIVE LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY......just bring your suitcase and relax!