Welcome to this light and bright updated villa with garden views, paver driveway and a charming, private gated courtyard. This two bedroom, two full bathroom plus den home enjoys maintenance-free exteriors so you have time to enjoy the easy Florida lifestyle! Enjoy an open floor plan featuring gleaming bamboo flooring and plantation shutters, topped off with crown molding for a polished finish. Updates abound including kitchen with granite countertops, white cabinetry with pull-outs in each cupboard, glass backsplash, newer stainless steel appliances and a clever movable kitchen island for flexibility. The expanded kitchen flows to the den area for a cozy second living area. A spacious living room offers decorative details, built-in cabinetry with storage and a wood-burning fireplace with stacked stone surround. This is the perfect place to entertain or relax with family, with a wall of glass sliders leading to the lanai. A peaceful garden view offers privacy while being a short stroll to one of two heated community pools. The primary suite has sliders to the lanai, large walk-in closet, and an updated ensuite bathroom with granite dual vanities and step in shower. The guest bedroom allows plenty of room for the comfort of guests with an adjacent, updated bathroom just down the hall. A large laundry room with a new, full-size washer and dryer offers even more storage. All popcorn ceilings have been removed, including the garage. New roof 2025, HVAC 2023, water heater 2019, appliances 2023-2024. Loads of storage in the 2-car garage. Chanteclaire is a desirable, well-maintained, quiet neighborhood located within The Meadows, graced with shady oaks and towering pines. 24 hour vehicle safety patrol for peace of mind. Meadows homeowners enjoy pay to play golf, tennis complex with 15 Har-tru courts, 10 pickleball courts, a junior Olympic swimming pool with spa, new fitness center, private dog park, basketball, playground, lending library, and daily complementary coffee with the neighbors. An endless calendar of events, activities, fitness classes, yoga, tai chi, water aerobics, arts and crafts, speaker series, movie and comedy nights, food trucks, and friendly wine and cheese socials allows you to plug into whatever level of active lifestyle suits you! All located within 1,600 acres of mature landscaping with miles of trails, wildlife preserve and over 80 lakes, while convenient to downtown Sarasota for arts, culture and nightlife, and next door to University Town Center Mall for over 90 dining venues and luxury shopping. The best Gulf Coast beaches are easily reached within a short drive. A true oasis community in a sophisticated and vibrant city!