Under contract-accepting backup offers. You finally found it! This generously sized one story villa in Oak Forest (West) is one of only a few with a truly WIDE-OPEN FLOOR PLAN and VAULTED CEILINGS. Unlike many units here, this home offers a clean sightline and easy flow from the entry straight to the lanai. Pocketing sliding doors open to the porch, making indoor-outdoor living part of everyday life. The primary bedroom is en suite with a walk-in closet, opens to the lanai, as does the living room. The kitchen offers generous storage and lots of counter space with room for 4 stools. There is a separate laundry room an attached garage complete with extra garage storage. The guest bedroom is bright and well separated from the living room and Primary Suite (very private!) near the guest bathroom. UPDATES & FEATURES: Carrier A/C (2023), luxury vinyl plank flooring (2025), fresh paint (2025), updated outlets, switches & plates (2025), new kitchen cabinet hardware (2025), new kitchen sink faucet (2025), new track lighting in kitchen (2025) and a filtered shower head in the primary bath (2025). Oak Forest is PET FRIENDLY and welcomes ALL AGES, with tennis, pickleball, heated pool and clubhouse. The association is FULLY RESERVED with recent UPDATES including NEW ROOFS, EXTERIOR PAINT and gorgeous PAVER DRIVEWAYS. No CDD fees and not in a flood zone! Minutes to Siesta Key Beach, downtown Sarasota, The Landings Publix, Red Bug Slough and Phillippi Estate Farmers Market.