4565 LAKECREST PLACE 18

Holiday Special: PRICE IMPROVED by $15k! Saddle Up for Style in the 55+ community of Center Gate Villages 5! Welcome to this rarely available, well-maintained, and one-of-a-kind spacious 3-bedroom, 2-bath villa nestled in the heart of the coveted Center Gate Estates. With a nod to western charm and a warm, welcoming vibe and high ceilings, this large home is perfect for anyone seeking character, comfort, and convenience. Step into a roomy foyer that sets the tone for versatility—your first guest bedroom is to the left, complete with custom built-in shelving and storage, ideal as a den or home office. To the right, the home opens into a western-inspired family room featuring custom saloon doors, a high-top bar setup, and sun-drenched windows—just add a pool table and you’ve got your very own at-home saloon! This can easily be used a dining room, family room, playroom, your choice! The open-concept kitchen and living room are made for entertaining, with new quartz countertops, fresh paint, updated lighting, water filtration system, and a stone-faced wood-burning fireplace under soaring cathedral ceilings and a skylight. Sliders lead to the enclosed screened-in Florida room, now upgraded with accordion shutters and glass sliders, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. All bedrooms are generously sized with ample closet space, and the primary suite offers a peaceful retreat. As matter of fact, all rooms are spacious including the interior laundry room with new washer and the 2-car garage, both featuring a ton of cabinet space. Enjoy your morning coffee on the long side patio or in the Florida room facing the nature preserves in the back, both perfect for soaking up the Florida sunshine. Recent updates include: Water Heater (2018), HVAC (2018), Refrigerator (2018), Range (2016), Microwave (2011), Washer (2024), primary bathroom shower. Located just steps from the community pool, and minutes from shopping, dining, hospitals, I-75, beaches, UTC Mall, golf courses, and more—this home offers the hassle-free lifestyle of a maintenance-free community with all the perks of Sarasota living. Priced to sell—don’t miss your chance to own this unique gem! Schedule your showing today and experience the charm for yourself. Check out the property website!