Welcome to having pickleball, clubhouse, fitness center, resort pool/spa and tennis literally across the street from this rare opportunity to own a former model (can be sold furnished w/ a separate contract) in the highly sought after gated "amenity rich" community of sunrise preserve at palmer ranch located in one of the best small cities: sarasota, florida where just part of the allure is world class siesta key beach, numerous outdoor & water activities, and a wonderful variety of cultural arts & entertainment. This stunning home features casual / contemporary elegance combined w/ endless upgrades and truly epitomizes the dream home, florida lifestyle. And even better, the sellers are offering buyers the option: to buy the home unfurnished or to purchase some or a majority of the designer furnishings and/or decor on a separate contract. Whether full time or part time residency is in your future, you will absolutely fall in love with sunrise preserve and this barely lived in model home. Feel confident in the fact that recent storms did zero damage, and peace of mind with a base elevation of 21+ feet above sea level, block construction, builder provided hurricane shutters, and the house/structure is designated to be flood zone x. When entering this 2,298 sf, 2 bedroom + office / den, 2 bath, 2 car garage home, you'll feel welcomed by a spacious entry with timeless gray finishes into a stunningly beautiful and modern home. Built by mattamy homes, this "dayspring" model offers many upgrades, including: high level porcelain tile flooring, high level cabinetry, tray/coffered ceilings with crown molding, 8' doors, 42' kitchen cabinets, high end gourmet / chef's kitchen with all top of the line kitchenaid appliances, stunning quartz countertops, gas cooktop, double ovens, "smart home" ready, surround sound, upgraded fixtures & ceiling fans, recessed lighting throughout, and so much more! The owner's suite provides ample space and is well appointed with a large and luxurious en suite bathroom with dual/separate vanities; an exquisite, oversized shower; a private water closet and his & hers walk in closets. But perhaps the best part of this home is bringing the indoors out and the outdoors in! Situated east/west, you'll enjoy the morning sunrise from your spacious front porch and stunning sunsets from the exceptional caged pool/spa/lanai offering the feeling of being truly pampered and relaxed with a serene and private backdrop of a charming pond and mature trees, you'll enjoy nature to the fullest! And a safety glass railing separates the covered lanai from the pool offering additional peace of mind when the little ones or pets are in tow. And adding to the convenience and even more activities the community amenities are literally across the street! Sunrise preserve's low hoa fee provides complete community and owner landscaping and resort style amenities: clubhouse, state of the art fitness center, pool, spa, pickleball, tennis, bocce ball, gathering room, bbq area, and more! The sunrise preserve neighborhood is in close proximity to plenty of shopping, dining, boating, fishing, live entertainment, farmer's markets, golf, kayaking, cultural and performing arts as well as airports, mote marine, benderson rowing and not too far for a trip to disney world or to catch a cruise ship out of tampa bay. This neighborhood and former model home will stand out and above the rest. Schedule a showing today your dream home awaits!