LEASING BETWEEN 3 MONTHS and 1 YEAR+, FURNISHED OR UNFURNISHED - YEARLY RENT $2,500/MONTH PLUS UTILITIES. Located in award-winning University Park Country Club, this is a beautifully maintained 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa with a 1-car garage. A tropically landscaped walkway leads to a charming courtyard, creating a welcoming entrance and an ideal space for entertaining guests or enjoying quiet moments outdoors. The inviting front entry opens to a bright and airy floor plan featuring tile flooring, soaring ceilings, ceiling fans, and an effortless flow throughout the home. The newly painted eat-in kitchen is filled with natural light and features stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and double sliding glass doors that open directly to the courtyard. The spacious living room features triple sliders leading to a screened lanai, seamlessly blending indoor and outdoor living. The generously sized primary suite boasts new carpeting and double sliders opening to the lanai. The ensuite bath includes dual sinks, new fixtures, a walk-in shower, skylight, and a large walk-in closet. The guest bedroom/den also enjoys courtyard access through double sliders and features a spacious walk-in closet. A nearby guest bath offers a tub/shower combination. Additional conveniences include an interior laundry closet with a full-size washer and new dryer. Whitebridge Court boasts a community pool only steps away from this home. Just across the street, the University Park Country Club stands as one of Florida's top-ranked golf communities, featuring 27 holes of championship golf, tennis and pickleball courts, a fitness center, croquet, and an array of social and group activities. Contact Merci Harrod, Membership Director at 941-355-3888, ext. 234 for various membership options for tenants. This peaceful enclave is ideally situated just 15 minutes from downtown Sarasota, where you'll find premier shopping, arts and theater, museums, fine dining, and top-ranked healthcare. Nearby, the University Town Center offers over 300 shops, restaurants, and attractions, while easy access to I-75 ensures seamless travel. For outdoor enthusiasts, Nathan Benderson Park-home to world-class rowing events-is just two miles away.