Rare opportunity - Motivated Seller! Features include an expanded garage, a newer roof (2016), HVAC (2013), and storm shutters! This 2 bed, 2 bath plus den, lakefront beauty is located in the sought-after, maintenance-free community of Mira Lago at Palmer Ranch. This beautifully appointed home features classic architectural details, voluminous ceilings with crown molding in the living room, custom built-ins in the den, plantation shutters, and custom blinds. The spacious eat-in kitchen with an abundance of cabinets opens to the living area, complete with warm ceramic tile throughout. The large screened paver lanai offers serene lake views. The private primary bedroom, tucked away at the back of the home, boasts an en-suite bath with a walk-in open shower, split vanities, and 2 cedar walk-in closets. Mira Lago is a gated community on the northwest edge of Palmer Ranch, offering low HOA fees and no CDD. Included in the HOA are ground maintenance, irrigation, landscaping services, mulching, power washing of driveways and roofs, and exterior painting every seven years. Basic cable and high-speed internet are also included, along with pest control services for both the interior and exterior, all for a low quarterly fee of $1196. The community includes a heated pool and spa, offering maintenance-free luxury and a laid-back Florida lifestyle. Palmer Ranch itself is home to commercial, recreational, and assisted-living facilities, and features two exceptional golf courses, TPC Prestancia and Stoneybrook, with optional membership. You’re just minutes from the stunning Siesta Key beaches, CORE SRQ South Branch, Potter Park & Selby Aquatic Center, Westfield Shopping Center with Costco and movie theaters, as well as Sarasota Airport, Asolo Repertory Theatre, the Ringling Museum, and nearby sister islands for the perfect beach day.