Looking for a quiet retreat, look no further. This charming single-family home sits on a .31-acre private cul-de-sac lot with mature landscaping and a distant water view. The covered, screened-in porch adds an additional 230 square feet and is the perfect place to relax and take in the sights and sounds of the various wildlife while enjoying your favorite drink. The large family room features a wood-burning fireplace, tile floors and two sets of French doors leading to the screened-in porch and backyard. New roof and skylights installed in 2021 and much of the interior has been freshly painted. This home is handicap accessible with wheelchair ramp from the garage entrance, and the primary suite offers an en-suite bath with wheelchair accessible, oversized shower. The home offers an open floor plan with lots of natural light. Kitchen is easily accessible to the family room, making it the perfect floor plan for entertaining, and it has been updated with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances. Floors have been replaced in the spacious primary suite and secondary bedroom with upgraded laminate flooring that is easy to care for and gives the space a more modern feel. The tree-lined Country Oaks community offers a neighborhood swimming pool, clubhouse and tennis courts for your enjoyment, and it is a short distance to shopping, dining and public transportation. Also conveniently located to downtown Sarasota, world-renowned beaches, the best of Sarasota's cultural and art districts and the Ringling Museum. This property would also be a great investment opportunity.