5238 MANORWOOD DR #3C Sarasota, FL 34235

**Over $200K worth of designer upgrades. Lowest priced unit in Grande Oaks Preserve. Seller will pay HOA fee until the end of 2025.** Welcome to Grande Oaks Preserve, a gated community embraced by lush landscaping and an 18 acre natural preserve located in the heart of Sarasota. This beautifully updated three bedroom two bath condo, exudes elegant designer touches while providing peaceful lake views. The beautifully fully renovated kitchen was designed for the home chef, offering quartz countertops, GE Café appliances, a touchless faucet, granite sink, microwave drawer, reverse osmosis system, and abundant cabinetry and storage throughout. Additional enhancements include a tankless water heater, whole home water filtration system, new air conditioning, CAT 5 hurricane rated windows and doors, crown molding, updated bathrooms, and a new in unit washer and dryer. Residents enjoy the convenience of an elevator building with assigned underground, secured garage parking, climate controlled storage and bicycle storage. The community amenities include a heated pool and spa, a clubhouse with a fully equipped kitchen, social activities, a fitness center, lighted Har-Tru tennis and pickleball courts perfect for evening play. The HOA fee includes Comcast TV, yard maintenance, roof and building repairs/replacements, water, sewer and garbage services ensuring peace of mind and low maintenance living. Conveniently situated near I-75, Sarasota International Airport, University Town Center, Benderson Park, The Ringling Museum, Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, St. Armand's Circle, as well as the beautiful beaches of Siesta Key and Lido Key. This property offers a combination of elegant design, modern updates in a prime Sarasota location.