HUGE PRICE IMPROVEMENT (29,000 LESS) and this fabulous condo now comes FURNISHED, so hurry to come tour it before it is gone! Feel on top of the world in this meticulously maintained, END UNIT with tranquil water/preserve views. End units are rarely available, and this 2nd floor Waterside Village condo is sure to please with its 2 roomy bedrooms + flex room, 2 baths and an enormous (6x26) lanai. Lovely condo has soaring cathedral ceilings, so many windows, is maintenance free, CAN BE RENTED IMMEDIATELY and has spectacular sunset and peaceful water views! Entertaining is a joy in the spacious great room which seamlessly flows to the dining area and screened in/covered lanai. As an end unit, there is an abundance of natural light and you will love relaxing in the over-sized lanai, savoring the peace and quiet, bird watching or enjoying nature. Chefs will appreciate the well laid out kitchen which has newly refinished cabinets, new range, a convenient pass, roomy breakfast bar and pantry. The spacious primary suite overlooks the sparkling pond, has a convenient slider to the lanai, a large walk-in closet and the ensuite bathroom has plenty of counterspace and walk-in shower. The split floorplan affords guests plenty of privacy and the 2nd bedroom has a Murphy bed and another walk in closest, just perfect for guests. Bonus: there is a flex room with bay window area which could easily be a home office or used as another bedroom. More to love: the AC was just replaced in 2023, condo has been re-piped, convenient washer and dryer off lanai, there is an extra storage area (great for your beach toys/bikes), you have your own designated car port and there is plenty of guest parking. Waterside Village is a highly sought-after community, thanks to its ideal location, is PET FRIENDLY (1 cat or dog, any size), is very social and has amazing amenities: 3 heated pools, clubhouse, pickleball/tennis courts, bocce ball, shuffleboard, poker/Euchre/Mexican Train, book club, fitness classes and luncheons. The low condo fee covers so much: roof replacement, exterior painting, all landscaping, water, sewer, trash, cable, pest control and building insurance. Ideal location - only 5 short miles to historic Venice Island with its gorgeous beaches, many restaurants and shops and also close to grocery stores, banks, the new Sarasota Memorial hospital and I-75. Schedule a private showing today - condo is perfect as a rental for income, seasonally or year- round - come make it yours! Be sure to check out the video.