You will be impressed with the canopy view as you come down Vera Place! Being sold TURNKEY FURNISHED! This beautifully maintained 2 bedroom, 2 bathroom villa with attached carport located in the fabulous maintenance-free, 55+ community of Strathmore Villas. No adjoining walls in the home. Only carport and storage area are attached with neighbor. This home has an open floor plan with abundance of natural light and a large green space just outside the back door where you have concrete paver patio. The detached laundry, storage, utility room includes washer, dryer, storage cabinets, hot water heater and stores the corrugated hurricane panels for all the windows with easy wingnut installation. Updates include newer windows, stylish wood-look plank porcelain tile in the living room and dining room, interior and exterior painting. Extra long driveway for additional parking. Monthly HOA fee includes cable tv, water, sewer, exterior maintenance (including roofs), lawn irrigation, clubhouse, heated pool and on-site office staff. Although the Community Policy is "No Pets", exceptions can be made, please see the Association's "Pet Policy" or contact the Association office. Strathmore Villas is conveniently located to shops & restaurants in Downtown Sarasota, Bay Front Park, Lido Key Beaches, St. Armands Circle, UTC Mall, Benderson Park and so much more. The Meadows Country Club with 2 golf courses open to the public is within 2 miles and the redesigned Bobby Jones Municipal Golf Course is less than 1 mile away. Time to use all of your free time enjoying the Southwest Florida Lifestyle! Be sure to watch the Virtual Tour Link!