Under contract-accepting backup offers. You can stop the hunt, you have finally found your Goldilocks of a house that is juuuust right! High and dry with a heated saltwater pool and spa and a newer roof in a gated community in gorgeous Sarasota! Nestled in The Preserve at Misty Creek, this updated home offers 3 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, a 2.5 car garage, and NO CDD fees. Updated bathrooms add modern elegance, while the gorgeously renovated kitchen boasts white cabinets, a built-in sideboard for additional counter space and storage, a one-level island, beverage/wine fridge, and lighted display cabinets that extend beautifully to the ceiling (no annoying cabinet tops that collect dust!). Enjoy even more peace of mind with new PEX water lines, newer stainless steel appliances, high ceilings, and a spacious 2,301 sq. ft. split floor plan. ** Adjacent to a nature preserve, the Southern-facing backyard offers privacy, enough space for playing around, AND a screened saltwater pool and spa (installed in 2019) surrounded by an elegant pavered patio. **The home also has upgrades throughout like plantation shutters, rain gutters, a whimsical rain chain, and high ceilings. Other upgrades include additional attic insulation and a private well for irrigation, keeping your water bills low. ** Golfers will love its proximity to Misty Creek Country Club (so close you could walk with your golf bag!), Laurel Oak Country Club, The Founders Club, Bent Tree, and Gator Creek Golf Club. This home is located in an excellent school district and is also just minutes to The Classical Academy, Sarasota Suncoast Academy, Sarasota Military Academy, and the new Out of Door Academy Lower Campus. The community offers a guarded front gate, sidewalks, and low HOA fees. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity to call Misty Creek home!