This breathtaking two-bedroom, two-bath, plus den, move-in-ready home is waiting for you! Nestled in the highly desirable Cascades of Sarasota, a luxurious 24-hour gated community for active adults aged 55+, this home offers a perfect blend of comfort, functionality, and resort-style living. Meticulously maintained with over $33,000 in owner upgrades, this home is designed to impress. The open floor plan with an expansive great room and soaring ceilings is ideal for entertaining, while the spacious screened patio, surrounded by lush landscaping, provides a serene and private retreat. The den, complete with double doors, offers flexibility for use as an office, media room, or additional guest space. The roomy primary suite features two large walk-in closets and an adjoining ensuite bathroom with dual vanities, soaking tub and a walk-in shower, creating the ultimate space for relaxation and convenience. The gorgeous, updated kitchen is a chef's dream, showcasing quartz countertops, a stainless steel under-mount sink, brand-new appliances, a new garbage disposal, and a sleek designer faucet. The home also features new luxury vinyl flooring in the kitchen, new carpet in the den and bedrooms, modern ceiling fans, and updated light fixtures. Accordion hurricane shutters provide peace of mind, while fresh exterior paint and refreshed landscaping enhance the home's curb appeal. Whether you're hosting guests or enjoying your personal sanctuary, this home delivers the perfect combination of style and practicality. The Maintenance Free Community of the Cascades offers an abundance of outstanding amenities, including a magnificent clubhouse with resort style indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, yoga, aerobics, sauna, hot tub, pickleball and tennis courts, bocce ball, billiards, crafts room, game room, and more! The community is surrounded by many of Sarasota's highly regarded amenities including a plethora of restaurants, Whole Foods, Fresh Market, Trader Joe's, UTC Mall , Benderson Park, Mote Marine Aquarium, Lakewood Ranch and the SRQ airport. Downtown Sarasota, St Armand's Circle, Bayfront Park and the local beaches are just a short drive away! Don't miss out on this piece of Florida Paradise--schedule your private showing today!