Located between Tampa and Ft Myers along the I-75 corridor and just a few miles from the Gulf of Mexico is this lovely well-maintained Florida-style home on an OVERSIZED LOT and NO HOA or CDD! As you enter, take in the light, bright beauty of VOLUME CEILINGS, OPEN SPLIT FLOORPLAN, and neutral tones, a perfect blank canvas so you can add your own finishing touches. The ALL TILE floors throughout the home allow for quick and easy clean-up and NO CARPET to hold dirt and allergens. This home is perfect for entertaining with plenty of space to prepare meals and still be able to converse with your guests. The SPACIOUS kitchen boasts GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, SOFT CLOSE EUROPEAN-STYLE CABINETS and DRAWERS as well as WHIRLPOOL STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, and an OVERSIZED GRANITE TOPPED ISLAND. When you are ready to relax, head out to the screened lanai to enjoy some beautiful Florida weather or to the private owner's retreat with more than enough room for a king-size bed and your favorite reading chair. The GRANITE topped DOUBLE SINK vanity in the master bath as well as the OVERSIZED shower offers plenty of room to prepare for your busy day. The pride of ownership in this home shows with a custom painted garage floor, UPGRADED WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM, and IMPACT RESISTANT WINDOWS throughout the home to provide protection without storm shutters, as well as enhanced security and noise reduction. If you enjoy the outdoors, you've picked the right place! You just have to decide on what to do first! The Sumter Blvd Greenways provide seemingly endless winding pedestrian trails for your exercising pleasure. Don't want to drive? No worries, the SCAT bus line provides bus service throughout Sarasota County, from North Port to Sarasota. Your new home is convenient to I75 and Highway 41 with easy access to GULF COAST BEACHES (including Siesta Key Beach consistently voted one of Florida's best beaches), BOATING/FISHING, marinas with boat slips and dry dock storage, GOLF COURSES, shopping, dining, medical facilities, and great schools. Other attractions include: Warm Mineral Springs Park, Myakka River State Park, hiking, horseback riding, bird watching, sports facilities, Atlanta Braves spring training at Cool Today Park, and more. Walt Disney World/Orlando is approximately 2 hours away and Busch Gardens/Adventure Island is about 1.5 hours away. North Port has an unspoiled natural environment where wildlife flourishes among 95 miles of freshwater canals. It is also the only city in Florida that contains a state forest (Myakka State Forest) within its corporate boundaries. The closest airports are Punta Gorda Airport and Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport. Fire/Emergency services nearby. All room sizes are approximate based on builder specs and should be verified by the Buyer/Buyer's Agent.