Spacious two-story pool home on over one acre in the desirable Ravenwood neighborhood! This updated 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath residence offers 2,156 sq. ft. of air-conditioned living space and a flexible layout designed for comfort and entertaining. Enjoy peace of mind with a 2025 water heater, screen enclosure, and a deck overlooking the private, tree-lined yard. Features include consistent tile flooring throughout upstairs and main floor, 2007 Windows and Doors, a newer kitchen with Thomasville cabinetry, Bosch dishwasher, GE dual oven range, and wine cooler. The first-floor primary suite provides ease and privacy, enhanced by a walk-in closet and bay window that fills the room with natural light. The first floor living room features a cozy fireplace and its own bay window overlooking the front yard. Upstairs is a full bath, two additional bedrooms each include walk-in closets, and a loft area that provides an inviting gathering space with sliding doors that open to the upper deck. Outdoor living space has a covered lanai, with a heated pool, screened paver deck, and outdoor shower — perfect for year-round enjoyment. The oversized garage includes laundry and a reinforced garage door and custom flooring with a exterior door to the back. Vinyl siding, a generous driveway, and a low annual HOA of $222 yrly add to the appeal. No rentals allowed. Set on a 1.09-acre lot backing to a quiet church property, this home combines privacy, thoughtful updates, and a convenient Sarasota location just off Desoto Road between Lockwood Ridge and University Blvd.