A true South Gate gem on the Phillippi Creek with a kayak dock. This historic Florida style and beautifully refreshed home with lush mature landscaping is the perfect place to call your home, your retreat, or your investment property. Plenty of living space with 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a breezeway guiding you through a shaded patio with an outdoor kitchen and bar area. The private and large backyard oasis will make you feel like you're on vacation every day. Enjoy the oversized pool, fire pit, bocce court, horseshoes, a putting green, serene green spaces and the private gated entrance to the Creek. Appreciate cooking in comfort in the gorgeous kitchen complete with a center island, stainless steel appliances, and granite counters. French doors in the living room, kitchen and primary bedroom lead directly to the pool area creating a seamless indoor-outdoor flow. Lots of room to entertain inside and out. Newer updates include an Electrical Panel (2024), Zoned Irrigation System (2024), Well for Irrigation (2023) Solar Panels (2022), Pool Filter (2024) Pool Heater & Cover (2022), AC & Thermostat (2021), Relined Plumbing Pipes (2021), Electric Water Heater & Tankless Water Heater (2020), Roof & Gutters (2019), Bahama Shutters (2019), Appliances (2019-2024). This home is constructed with concrete block and stucco, no drywall. Benefit from lower energy costs thanks to efficient solar panels. Take advantage of this prime location in Sarasota with convenient access to the best restaurants, shopping, and hotspots downtown. Siesta Key Beach is only a 6 mile drive and it is just over 1 mile to The Legacy Trail.