The perfect mix of classic and updated finishes, you'll love the charm of this well-maintained three-bedroom home with a prime location on a quiet street in the desirable South Gate area. Through the open floor plan, you'll find the light and bright Florida room off the back which makes a perfect space for the work-from-home lifestyle or an additional family room. Beyond the tasteful updates in the kitchen and bathrooms, some other substantial upgrades have been made recently including the roof (2019), AC (2019), complete exterior stucco and paint (2020), and the addition of the white vinyl fence (2020). Outside it only gets better. The large fenced backyard with a patio is perfect for pets, children, and entertaining. It would easily accommodate a pool to turn this into your own private oasis. Also allowed in this spacious yard is the storage of a boat or RV. Speaking of storage, along with the oversized two car garage, there is a large shed in the back for extra space to keep gardening tools or use it as a small workshop! More than just a house, this home offers a fabulous lifestyle. Just steps from your front door, the South Gate Community Center is a focal point for social and fitness activities in South Gate. Voluntary membership gives you access to the amenities there including a lap pool, dog park, and shuffleboard courts. The social calendar there keeps full with everything from book clubs, movie nights, business networking mixers, themed holiday events and so much more. Centrally located, you'll find yourself in the sought-after A-rated school district of Southside Elementary, Brookside Middle, and Sarasota High. Walk or bike to Arlington Park, cruise to the beautiful white sand beach of Siesta Key, take a short drive to limitless dining and shopping options, or easily hop on I-75 for quick access to St. Pete, Tampa, and beyond. This home's location and features are hard to beat!