Charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home with caged INGROUND POOL perfectly situated on a spacious lot, with beautiful trees providing plenty of shade, professional landscaping w/ a fenced in private backyard, nestled in the heart of sought-after South Gate. NO CDD! OPTIONAL HOA! New plumbing and repiping (2020) roof (2012), newer air conditioner (2016), solar heater for swimming pool (2012), and hurricane shutters (some with electric rolldown shutters). Enjoy indoor/outdoor living with the pocket sliding doors that connect your living space with the breath taking screened lanai and stunning inground pool (remodeled in 2016), great for entertaining. The dining area has gorgeous wood laminate flooring with carpet in the bedrooms and tile in the bathrooms/kitchen. There are terrazzo floors under the plush carpet throughout the home. The tandem garage has a HUGE workshop space for your crafts/hobbies, auto work, or storage. This home has endless potential. Close to downtown Sarasota shopping/restaurants, Siesta Key Beach, Sarasota Memorial Hospital and St. Armand's Circle!