Welcome to your dream home in the sought-after Mote Ranch in Sarasota! This superbly updated home sits on an oversized corner lot, with private pool, complete with newer pool heater (2020) and pool pump (2024) and a young roof age of only 8 years (2016). Inside, find modern updates and timeless features. The kitchen boasts white-shaker cabinetry, large island, exquisite countertops, and custom cabinetry for additional storage. Both bathrooms have been updated, and the primary has been beautifully adorned with white-shaker cabinetry, wood-look porcelain tile in the shower, leathered-quartz countertops, and stylish lighting fixtures. A large linen closet ensures ample storage space. The home offers a unique sitting room/office immediately off the primary bedroom with French doors leading to the lanai. New ceiling fans throughout the home, along with huge, vaulted ceilings in the main living areas and a tray ceiling in the primary bedroom, enhance the spacious and airy feel. Neutral flooring runs throughout the home, featuring tile in the main living areas and wood-look LVP in the primary bedroom and office/sitting room. New water heater installed March 2024. Custom cabinetry additions in the laundry room, garage, and kitchen provide even more storage solutions. Enjoy peace of mind with hurricane protection, including an accordion screen on the back of the house over the covered lanai for the sliders, window, and newer French doors to the office. Additional highlights include updated pool tile, pressed concrete design on the front porch, and matching pool tile adorning the entryway for a special welcoming touch. The screened-in front porch and neutral décor with modern touches complete this exquisite home. Mote Ranch offers its residents a community pool and clubhouse, playground and kayak dock/fishing pier on the Braden River. Enjoy a variety of country club membership opportunities at Palm Aire (located less than a mile away), The Meadows (10-minute drive), or University Park - all offering extraordinary golf, tennis, pickleball and social events. Also enjoy this home's central location to University Town Center shopping and dining, downtown Sarasota and St. Armand's Circle amenities, and a plethora of area beaches.