This 2Br/2B villa sits on a lovely lot with a greenbelt behind it and greenery all around. Lovely Magnolia tree in front yard. Close to Clubhouse, heated pool, marina and bus stop. Short walk to convenience store. The villa itself is all large tile. The microwave was new in 2020, all other appliances 2012; roof 3/10/2010;rfe-coat roof 2014; water heater 2009 (looks new); air conditioner 11/20/2006, maintained by Cool Today Jan 7 June of 2021. Carport was sanded and recovered by Garage King, Inc with a lifetime warranty, now slip resistance. Strathmore Riverside Villas make up one of the highest 55+ waterfront communities on the West Coast of Florida. Villas on the seawall are well above the protected waterways. The entire area is built on one of the few stone ledges on Florida's Suncoast, along the Phillippi River in Sarasota. The Community boast 12 different villa floor plans ranging in price depending on size, detail and location. Most villas have an attached utility room for the washer, dryer & electric water heater plus that room offers the handyman of hobbyist a place to keep supplies. Some villas have an inside utility room although not as big as the others. Most of the villas are attached by their laundry rooms so no common walls, these would be mostly 2 bedrooms and 2 baths. There are a few free standing units and a number of 1 bedroom villas. One of the amenities are boat docks which are granted on a first come, first serve basis with an annual fee of $292.00. The boat basin flows out to the Phillippi River, Intracoastal Waterway, Bay and Gulf. Strathmore Riverside is close to Siesta Key by boat, bike or car, they're only a little over 2 miles to those beautiful white sandy beaches. Also the community is so well situated that 3 shopping malls are within 15 minutes, plus many local restaurants and grocery stores nearby; yet the community is hidden from view. They have a Boat Club, a Golf Group playing either 9 or 18 holes, an annual Shuffleboard Championship followed by an awards Luncheon. There are card or board games going on at least 6 days a seek, weekly parties inside or outside usually with a guest DJ. Another wonderful feature is that they welcome 2 pets no taller than 15" at the shoulder. The Clubhouse has one whole wall of sliding glass doors that overlooks the pool and marina. The pool is heated to 86* and in the Clubhouse there are 2 saunas + 2 showers. Also meeting rooms, library, 2 exercise rooms, pool and ping pong tables, full service kitchen and large meeting room with audio visual equipment. Office manager on duty 5 days a week, open until 3 P.M. So come and enjoy the happy lifestyle as Strathmore Riverside Villas!