Prepare to be amazed! Perfectly situated on an oversized (almost 1/4 acre) corner lot in the highly sought after Residences at University Groves, this customized Barbados model built by award-winning Medallion Home is GUARANTEED TO IMPRESS. At first glance, the tile roof, brick paver driveway/sidewalk/porch, charming columns, and lush landscaping combine to provide a truly picturesque and lasting first impression that puts the area's new construction options to shame. And at over 2,500 square feet, this meticulously maintained four-bedroom plus den, three-bathroom, two-car garage single-story home SHOWS LIKE A MODEL and offers plenty of space to suit any lifestyle; and an abundance of distinctive architectural details and luxurious upgrades that make the home feel anything but cookie-cutter. To start, the home features a spacious kitchen complete with granite countertops, stainless-steel appliances, a raised breakfast bar that seats four, a built-in desk/workstation, a butler's pantry with serving station, and undercabinet lighting. The huge owner's suite boasts dual walk-in closets and a spa-like owner's bathroom with gigantic roman shower, jetted garden tub, and granite countertops. And to top it off, in order to maximize the living space and embrace indoor/outdoor living, the owner in 2014 chose to extend the screened lanai and add beautiful travertine tile laid in an elegant French pattern; creating a nearly 900 square foot private outdoor oasis with wonderful southern exposure and a water view! Additional highlights include 11' tray ceilings, seven ceiling fans, 8' doors, plantation shutters, pocket doors, custom two-tone paint, plumbing for an outdoor kitchen on the lanai, plumbing for a utility sink in the laundry room, a 360 degree rain gutter system, a driveway that's long enough to fit four vehicles, new exterior paint in 2016, a Schlage Touch keyless lock system, and LOW TAXES. The Residences at University Groves is a centrally-located community with NO CDD and LOW FEES of only $135 a month, which includes lawn maintanence. Minutes from downtown Sarasota, St. Armand's Circle, Siesta Beach, Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, The Mall at University Town Center, top-rated golf courses and country clubs, and much more. Welcome to paradise!