Please watch the Virtual Tour....Live the FLORIDA Lifestyle you've been dreaming of in the GATED COMMUNITY of PARK FOREST. This TURNKEY FURNISHED home includes 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a 2-car garage plus a SUNROOM(an add'l 168 sq feet, totaling 1592 square feet under air) with an awe inspiring WATERVIEW. As you approach the front entrance the beautiful BUTTERFLY GARDEN welcomes you, as you step into the foyer you'll see how the vaulted ceilings lends itself to a spacious feeling of the combined living and dining room. To the right you'll see the UPDATED KITCHEN and breakfast nook leading to the peaceful sanctuary of the WINDOW LINED SUNROOM where you'll relax while looking at the water and watching a plethora of birds and wildlife. To the left the light and bright primary bedroom en suite has an UPDATED BATHROOM, a walk in shower and a LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET plus a large window with a water view. The secondary bedroom's view is the butterfly garden and has en suite bathroom with an additional door providing complete privacy. Important features include a newer ROOF (2/2019) and Air Condition (4/2016) plus newer carpet, luxury vinyl flooring , HURRICANE RESISTANT WINDOWS(10/2019) and an ELECTRIC RETRACTABLE GARAGE DOOR SCREEN. In phase 1 of Park Forest you own the land and the quarterly fees include lawn mowing/maintenance, irrigation, roof replacement and exterior painting but NO CDD FEES (see HOA Documents for complete information). This is a VERY ACTIVE community with a CLUBHOUSE /REC CENTER that has many planned events and groups to join if you want to. The amenities include a HEATED COMMUNITY POOL and SPA (just a few minute's walk), PICKLEBALL/TENNIS and SHUFFLEBOARD COURTS all overlooking a LAKE plus it's a great WALKING COMMUNITY with sidewalks and park benches. There is also STORAGE FOR BOATS & RV'S available. It's nestled in a stellar LOCATION near Manasota Key Beaches(<5 miles), Englewood's Dearborn Street (<1 mile) and Venice/Wellen Park (<8 miles). In addition, stores, medical facilities and cultural events abound in Englewood as well as the nearby communities of Venice and Wellen Park. Make your appointment for your private showing today, you'll be happy you did!