This waterfront retreat is nestled in the sought-after community of Sleepy Lagoon, offering direct access to a deep-water saltwater canal. While the home has recently experienced flood damage, it presents a fantastic opportunity for those with a vision to restore it to its former glory. This single-story home features 3 spacious bedrooms, and 2 bathrooms. The primary bedroom, which is elevated with a private balcony overlooking the heated pool, boat dock, and canal, offers serene views and abundant natural light. The property sits less than 700 feet from the Intracoastal/Bay, offering prime coastal living in an unbeatable location. The open floor plan, ideal for indoor/outdoor living and entertaining, boasts a bonus room above the primary suite, perfect for an office or den. For boating enthusiasts, the home has a concrete sea wall along the canal and a composite boat dock with a boat lift, water, and electric service.

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome home! This beautiful 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom split floorplan home is located in the highly sought after Sterling Lake community and boasts a plethora of wonderful features. The home includes a fenced-in yard nicely situated on a corner lot, a screened-in front porch, granite countertops in both the kitchen and bathrooms, and 2 large picture windows in the dinette area. Relax poolside at your private, screened enclosed saltwater pool complete with a waterfall, sundeck, and breathtaking lake views. The stainless steel kitchen appliances, washer, and dryer are included in the sale. Beneficial updates include solar panels, Tesla backup batteries to power the entire home, and hurricane-rated windows and doors. The Sterling Lake Community is well maintained and also has a community pool overlooking the lake. Only minutes to the Bay and a short drive to downtown Sarasota and Bradenton Beaches, as well as easy access to US 41's dining, entertainment, and shopping. Enjoy all these amenities with very low HOA fees and no CDD. Homes like this are rarely available and highly prized so don’t wait - call now for a private showing.