Take delight as you stroll up the beautifully landscaped walkway to the secluded courtyard entrance of this charming villa in Lakeshore Village. Located on a premium lot on Heron Lake, this villa is ideally positioned to take in the entire lake expanse, visually enjoy the water fountain and listen to the tranquil sound of the water splashing on the lake surface. Upon entering, be greeted by a light, bright, open floorplan with 14 foot vaulted ceilings and skylights all contributing to the natural lighting effect. Meticulously cared for, with floor to ceiling white/off white colors throughout, this villa provides a neutral pallet for all your furniture and decorating ideas. The kitchen features Corian countertops, two pantry closets, a passthrough to the dining area and a cozy eat in area overlooking the courtyard. The layout of the “Cypress“ model is sure to please with 2 oversized bedrooms either of which could be considered Primary Suites with their own private entrances. The first Primary Bedroom features sliders to the lanai, walk-in closet, and plenty of room for an office work area and/or a piece of exercise equipment. The Primary Bathroom features dual sinks, a soaking tub, and skylight brings that brings in lots of natural light. The second Primary Suite features end unit windows, a walk-in closet and a private bathroom with a combo tub and shower. For those that enjoy the closeness of nature you will enjoy the magnificent sunrise over the lake and appreciate the east facing screened in lanai, with its prevailing breeze, especially during our cool fall and winter months. Upgrades include electric hurricane shutters on the lanai sliders, manual shutters in the Primary Bedroom and in the kitchen eat-in area. Further upgrades include a water heater replaced in 2022, the interior re-piped with CPVC in 2009 and the exterior painted in 2023. An indoor laundry off the kitchen and a two-car garage with lots of storage space and a second refrigerator complete the picture. If you are a snowbird or just enjoying traveling, the worry-free lifestyle of maintenance free living is sure to please. Community amenities include a heated salt water pool, tennis courts, pickleball, fishing and a recreation center with a host of individual and group activities. Meticulously maintained Lakeshore Village is centrally located within 15-20 minutes of Siesta Beach, I-75, downtown Sarasota, and University town Center.