Nearly new, maintenance-free home in the gated community of University Village of Sarasota. The Casey model floor plan is one of the most popular models and is rarely available. This is a one of a kind home due to its location within the community. This property is on a premium lot with water view from nearly every room. Offering almost 1600 sqft of living space and 10' ceilings, this villa is light and bright with 2bd/2ba + office/den/3rd bedroom. The open great room with tray ceiling leads to the screened lanai, which provides the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the lake view and birds, ducks, turtles, wildlife, and beautiful sunsets. The kitchen boasts a gas range, granite counters, stainless steel appliances and an island with dining capabilities. This villa offers a spacious master suite overlooking a lake with a walk-in closet, master bath with double vanities and a walk-in shower, separate laundry room with sink and storage cabinets, 2 car garage with attic storage, hurricane shutters, and a screened front porch that offers additional seating to enjoy the Florida breezes throughout the home. University Village offers its residents a community pool/spa, pool deck with grilling area, clubhouse with activity area and kitchen, dog park, security gates with 24 hr monitoring, Spectrum Fiber internet and HD Cable TV, lawn maintenance, irrigation, low HOA fees and no CDD fees. Fantastic location just minutes to downtown Sarasota, UTC shops and mall, dining, golf courses, parks, performing arts, the Sarasota airport and the beautiful Gulf Coast beaches.