Condo fees and Price just reduced for 2025. Updated and renovated Two bedroom plus Den and expansive Lanai (which is under air condition -split) in Hammock IV neighborhood of Bent Tree Villa's. Floor Plan attached shows all the extra square footage in Lanai's Sun Room. Pride of ownership and curb appeal too. Tucked away amongst the true Florida hammock's. Perfect location for an over 55's Active Florida Lifestyle, easy drive to all things Sarasota. Management just reduced the condominium fees for Maintenance-free living. This includes landscaping/lawn care, basic cable, gate access, exterior pest control, barrel tile roofs, exterior painting, etc. You'll have more time enjoying what you wish. Two community pools, one heated, also nestled in the woods and off the trails. There is an optional golf membership. This updated villa has two bedrooms, plus the den and are generous in size. An added Flex room could be used as an office, den, or guest room. So it sits like a 3 bedroom floor plan. However, an added bonus room is the tiled, expansive and enclosed Lanai, with AC (a split). This lanai overlooks the natural oak hammocks and palms. It's fully enclosed and adds space to the existing floor plan. Currently used for an office as well as spare guest/entertaining spaces. Walk out to exterior patio area, too. Situated in a neighborhood around a portion of Lake Sarasota perfect for fishing or chill by the gazebo & benches at Hammocks' nature park. Lots of places to walk, you'll feel connected to nature every day. The location can't be beat either. Take the overpass on Proctor Rd for easy access to Restaurants, cafes, retail shopping centers, medical, hospital, I-75, beaches, Legacy Bike Trail. Sarasota offers world class culture, arts, sandy beaches, golf, racquet sports, tennis, parks and playgrounds. Something for every one, as well as your guests or visitors. Get ready for the best part... This villa has been updated! The expansive kitchen is a dream come true, featuring stainless steel dishwasher, granite counters, range hood, and garden window for starters. There is a dinette area in kitchen. Many built-ins and too many to list here. A great room complete with a more formal dining area and living area with wooden fireplace, built-in wet bar. Subway tile in gourmet kitchen and both baths, including the oversized Roman primary shower. Updated lighting fixtures throughout. Updated flooring. Updated primary and second bath vanities. The entry walkway was sealed. In the primary bedroom suite there is a long makeup/vanity with a sink, a walk-in closet, separate bath with oversized Roman shower. Basically en suite. Large windows, sliders and a dome skylight in living room. Newly appointed wooden fireplace in tile. New hot water heater in oversized two-car garage. Separate laundry area with oversized pantry or linen or storage closet. This home was originally built as a great floor plan for entertaining friends, family and neighbors or just enjoy solo as it is in a pretty tranquil location. There is a built-in office cabinet off hallway. Cathedral and vaulted ceilings. Bent Tree golf course is available for a separate membership, this home comes with a social membership.