**motivated seller with new price reduction** welcome to 2523 darwin ave in the highly desirable south gate neighborhood in sarasota, florida! One look and you will fall in love with this spacious and well maintained home. Affordably priced 2 bedroom, 2 bath home with 1,464 square feet of living space and 2,439 sq. Ft. Under roof. Nicely located on a quiet street. Move in condition! The open plan seamlessly connects the living room, dining room and kitchen areas. Plenty of light in the great room with 10 foot sliding doors that open to the large screened lanai. Updated kitchen with solid surface counters and wood cabinets. Breakfast nook with built in glass cabinet. Oversized 2 car garage with great storage space or potential workshop. New roof in january 2023. New washer and dryer in dec. 24. Freshly painted exterior january 2025. Many updates throughout, with the original deco inspired baths adding to the charm of this home. Very private fenced yard (just under 1/4 acre) perfect for gardening, entertaining and your furry friends to roam. Plenty of room for a pool. Beautiful terrazzo floors in most rooms and the lanai. Bamboo floor in kitchen and dining room. Whole house re piped with cpvc and new sewer line in 2009. Great location several restaurants within walking distance; only 4 miles to the sarasota bayfront and the downtown theater and arts district; 7 miles to top rated siesta key beach; less than 3 miles to the sarasota memorial medical complex and only 1 mile to the legacy trail. Optional membership in the south gate community assn for $200 per year includes use of the community pool, many special events and the 5 acre park on phillippi creek. Perfect for primary home, investment property or seasonal residence. Make an appointment to see this home soon!