April 26th, 2015 9:56 AM by Linda Holley
Thank you for reading my weekly blogs! The Botanica condominium community in Palmer Ranch is just 10 minutes from Siesta Beach. My listing is at 5222 Bouchard Circle, Sarasota, FL, 34238, and you can find it by searching by that property address on the main page of my website PalmerRanchLindaHolley.com
I will be at the property on the next two Sundays from 1-4 p.m. holding Open Houses for the Sellers so stop by if you get a chance. This home is 1,969 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, all rooms are upstairs with an elevator to bring you up from the front entrance and garage. You will enjoy a private and quiet southerly view of the lake. Each room is wired for sound, there is a reverse osmosis water system in the kitchen, and also a new water softener. The master bath has a jetted tub, a walk-in shower, and two vanities; the master bedroom has a lake view with two large walk-in closets. Seller will leave the beautiful furniture (not furnishings), all for $350k. That's a DEAL because in terms of value, this home is priced at $178 per square foot and the average home sells for $184 per square foot in this community. The price indicates that this seller is motivated! Botanica has only 168 homes and the construction began in the early 2000's. Residents enjoy regular activities at the clubhouse, connecting with their neighbors, and they love to celebrate with holiday parties. The clubhouse has a catering kitchen, fitness center, grills, a conference room, and two heated pools. I have met many residents at Open Houses in Botanica who rave about the great maintenance that is included in their quarterly maintenance fees. That’s exactly why many of Sarasota's homeowners are moving to maintenance-free, gated communities in the $300-400k range. You can find single family homes in Venice and Gulf Gate but most were built in 1960-1980, they are not in gated communities, do not have amenities such a fitness center and heated pools, and are not maintenance-free: let's face it: homes in Florida are all maintenance-intensive! Don't think you can save money on maintenance fees in a home just by hiring your own lawn crew. Maintenance fees in Botanica also include water, cable, heated pools, fitness centers, all exterior maintenance and everything beyond the paint of your walls becomes the responsibility of the homeowners association. That's why many buyers whom I meet insist on maintenance-free living so they don't have to worry about finding good local service personnel to do this work.
Think maintenance-free, think Botanica!
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