5180 NORTHRIDGE ROAD 102 Welcome to Serenade at Palmer Ranch. This condominium is the only first floor one-bedroom, one-bath unit available in the neighborhood. It's been nicely updated with crown molding throughout, light tan granite stone countertops in the kitchen and bath, and the air conditioning and water heater were recently replaced. The kitchen has a newer stove and microwave with space for cooking and breakfast bar plus an adjacent dining area. The living room and bath were recently painted, and the tile was also updated in the bath. Enjoy tall ceilings and a spacious layout with 843 square feet of living space and outdoor porch. The bedroom has a 5-by-6-foot closet with a large window looking out to the front. Lots of storage space in the condominium with a closet in the dining area, a kitchen pantry and a linen closet in the hall plus a laundry closet with storage space above the washer and dryer, and an additional storage closet just outside your front door. Conveniently across the street from one of the two community pools, and just a short distance to the main pool, tennis courts, gym and clubhouse. This condominium in Serenade is a great location in Sarasota just 6.5 miles to Siesta Key Beach and about 10 miles to downtown Sarasota.