**GREAT NEW PRICE & BEST VALUE UNDER $355K | Notice the 2023-IMPROVEMENTS: "LUXURIOUS VINYL PLANK FLOORING - Aqua Defense 100% Waterproof" + NEW INTERIOR PAINTING + NEW GARAGE INDUSTRIAL CARPET FLOORING + NEW "HVAC 3 Ton 14 Seer Allied Heat Pump Split System" ** These MAJOR 2023-IMPROVEMENTS MAKE this Villa THE BEST VALUE UNDER $400K!!! >> This REMARKABLE HOME is in the well-established Center Gate Neighborhood of Sarasota and is situated in the no-age restricted community of CASA DEL SOL. This home features an END-UNIT location, one of two adjacent villas, on the peaceful Vallarta Ct, away from the community entrances with their traffic noise and their lack of street day-parking. This villa's private location offers plenty of street day-parking for your guests across from the property. The home's amazing interior offers WINDOWS in every room, there are NOT SKYLIGHTS, has the largest "CATALINA" floorplan with 1,645 Sq. Ft. of living space, an extended GREAT ROOM, VAULTED CEILINGS, a true SPLIT-BEDROOM layout and a desirable 2-CAR GARAGE. There is a gated back entrance for the residents. This amazing villa features a top-of-the-line CONCRETE TILE ROOF in 2015. The DEN/OFFICE is spacious enough to accommodate a guest with a sleeper sofa and has a window (no skylights, no transom windows). The GOURMET KITCHEN was remodeled in 2015 and features stainless steel appliances, wood cabinets and lots of storage, a breakfast seating-area, a peninsula opening the kitchen to the dining room and beautiful granite countertops. In addition, MAINTENANCE-FREE living with access to the COMMUNITY AMENITIES such as the resort-style POOL, TENNIS and PICKLEBALL courts, BOCCI courts, and a recently remodeled CLUBHOUSE with HURRICANE windows and doors, a large KITCHEN, workout equipment and FITNESS ROOM. The LOCATION of CASA DEL SOL is prime, with nearby access to DOCTORS HOSPITAL, Medical Facilities, Shopping Plazas, the UTC Mall, Banks, Restaurants, and the incredible Performing Arts and Entertainment options that Sarasota has to offer. Moreover, it is conveniently located near Bee Ridge Road and I-75, allowing for easy access to downtown Sarasota, Bradenton, Lakewood Ranch, Ellenton, Parrish, Tampa, and their airports. There is a 2-year rental restriction, 1-small pet per household, and no pets are allowed for tenants. This VILLA is MOVE-IN READY after the FANTASTIC IMPROVEMENTS in July 2023, it is a must-see for buyers looking to live in a premier location. Bring your proof of funds or pre-approval letter and submit your best purchase offer. Don't miss out on the opportunity to make this beautiful VILLA your new FLORIDA HOME! Make your BEST HOME PURCHASE before this season ends!!!