A great find! This recently updated 3/2/2 POOL home sits on a generous 1/2 acre lot AND is located in the city limits of Sarasota! This home is one of only 76 homes in deed-restricted, McIntosh Meadows, a quiet non-through street community, with mature trees, large lots and well-kept homes. Fully turnkey furnished, so you can move in or rent it out right from the moment of closing! Freshly painted exterior and interior (2022). The roof is less than 2 years old (Dec. 2021) and this home is NOT in a flood zone! With the exception of two sofas, all the furnishings and household goods are NEW! All new lighting fixtures, outlets & switches, and 2" faux-wood window blinds in 2022. The kitchen has been renovated to make it more open, and updated with cabinets, open shelving, 2 added breakfast bars, granite countertops, and new stainless appliances. The poolside lanai, includes a custom all-weather bar, dining area with high-top table, plus a comfy seating area with a wall-mounted television. There is also a sparkling free-form pool and large back yard, backing up to a green space. The master bedroom has sliding glass doors to the lanai, a walk-in closet and updated en suite bath. This split floor plan includes two additional bedrooms and an adjacent modernized guest bath. Located between Fruitville and Bahai Vista, this home is ideally located nearby to many public and private schools, shopping, restaurants, and to Downtown Sarasota. You're only a few minutes from UTC Mall, Benderson Park, The Legacy Trail and I-75. And less than 10 miles from St. Armand's Circle, Sarasota Int'l Airport, Lido Key and Siesta Key GULF BEACHES! Whether you're seeking a vacation rental property, winter getaway, or full-time family home, this one won't disappoint! Please contact the listing agent for a complete rental history and upgrade list.