5329 MYRTLEWOOD 53 Ready to move in, this 3/2 townhome in the Meadows offers incredible lake views! Nearly 1600 square feet under air, this spacious townhome has been recently refreshed with new stainless-steel kitchen appliances, quartz counters in kitchen and baths, and fresh paint throughout. The split floorplan offers a generous master suite on the first floor and 2 guest bedrooms and a guest bath on the second floor. Upstairs bedrooms are carpeted; the downstairs is luxury vinyl plank (including the master bedroom). The detached carport is accessed right off the spacious private courtyard in front of the home. Enjoy multiple storage areas: under the stairs, a large closet off the upstairs bath, and within the carport, in addition to extensive bedroom closet/linen storage. Built in the early 1980s, the Meadows offers mature landscaping unparalleled in newer communities. Nestled in the heart of the Meadows, Springlake is a peaceful sanctuary with easy access to the lifestyle you enjoy. Nature abounds within the 1600 acres of the Meadows community which includes 14 miles of hiking/biking trails, a new fitness center, 3 golf courses, a junior Olympic pool, tennis and pickleball courts, country club amenities accessible with and without membership, and a vibrant community center offering extensive community programming. Within the Meadows, enjoy dining and multiple services in the Meadows Shopping Village. Within a 6-minute drive, enjoy the extensive shopping and dining offered at the UTC district. Nathan Benderson Park is just adjacent, where world-class rowing competitions and various entertainment offerings are presented throughout the year in a 550-acre complex. Soon to join this vibrant district is Mote SEA (Science Education Aquarium). Easy access to I-75, Lakewood Ranch, and Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport. Spectacular arts offerings in Downtown Sarasota within a 15-minute drive; world-class beaches are easily accessible within 9 miles and Sarasota-Bradenton Int'l airport in just under 7.5 miles. Unfurnished, annual rental. Please allow 2 weeks for association approval. This is a non-smoking unit.