Casual, coastal elegance in this charming waterfront community bayside on little sarasota bay! The florida lifestyle youve always dreamt of awaits you at bayside on little sarasota bay a gated enclave of just 49 homes tucked away on the bay in osprey florida one of our areas best kept secrets ideally located between sarasota & venice! This delightful pool home offers 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, extended tandem 3 car garage, a den, plus an outdoor living room equipped with a full outdoor kitchen & fireplace! Situated on a highly coveted premium preserve lot in a section of bayside that **does not require flood insurance**, sellers are happy to report that this home was left unscathed by recent storms! Enjoy the privacy of the preserve while observing floridas natural beauty, birds & wildlife! The outdoor living space with a gas heated pool & spa, covered living room, outdoor fireplace & outdoor kitchen are what the florida lifestyle is all about an extension of the indoors to the outdoors! You may even find yourself spending more time outdoors than inside! Back inside, youll find attention given to every detail with crown molding in all the main living spaces & bedrooms, volume ceilings & tray ceilings upon entry into the foyer, living room & primary bedroom. No carpeting in this florida home! Luxury vinyl plank laminate flooring is preferred in florida homes & youll find it throughout the main living spaces & bedrooms with ceramic tile flooring in the bathrooms. The chef inspired gourmet kitchen with pantry, features an expansive island with stunning quartz countertops and excellent for entertaining. Stainless appliances include the french door refrigerator with freezer below, dishwasher, large single sink, gas range, microwave. Timeless cottage style 42 white cabinetry with crown molding and a beautiful glass subway tile backsplash completes the design along with under cabinet lighting for beautiful ambiance. Built in 2016 by taylor morrison, with over $220k in builder upgrades, be sure to ask for a complete list of upgrades and seller improvements, some of which include: outside grill vent, plantation shutters, shelving storage in the garage, & outside lighting around pool area. Whether you enjoy an active outdoor lifestyle or relaxing poolside, amenities at bayside include a kayak & paddle board launch, fire pit, waterfront park and dock perfect for fishing or taking in one of our beautiful suncoast sunsets!!! Some of your nearby shopping, beaches and other activities include the legacy trail osprey junction trailhead, marie selby botanical gardens at historic spanish point, the quaint venice downtown district, siesta key beach, nokomis beach, venice beach and lots of waterfront dining opportunities at the point & tiki at spanish point, casey key fish house, deep lagoon, pops sunset grill and much more!!! Watch both the virtual tour & the 360 photo tour don't delay schedule a showing today!!!