1701 Southwood Street, Unit 1701Sarasota, FL 34231Price: $234,000

Discover effortless coastal living in Baywood Colony Southwood, a boutique Sarasota condominium community conveniently located near Siesta Key beaches, Sarasota Bay, and downtown Sarasota. Offered furnished and move-in ready, this beautifully updated two-bedroom, two-bath ground-floor corner residence combines modern comforts with maintenance-free living. Filled with natural light, this desirable end unit features plantation shutters, tile flooring throughout, and an enclosed front lanai with sliding glass panels, providing additional versatile living space. Select windows and openings feature impact-resistant glass. The open-concept kitchen offers granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, soft-close wood cabinetry, under-cabinet lighting, and a spacious breakfast bar. An interior washer and dryer add everyday convenience. Additional improvements include a 2018 A/C system, an association-replaced roof in 2019, and recent building plumbing updates. A covered carport directly behind the residence provides convenient parking and a private secondary entrance. With just 32 residences, Baywood Colony Southwood offers an intimate setting with mature landscaping and desirable amenities, including a heated saltwater pool, tennis and pickleball courts, and access to the Baywood Colony waterfront fountain area, where residents can enjoy spectacular sunsets over Sarasota Bay. Ideally located approximately 2.2 miles from Gulf beach access, this Sarasota condo offers easy access to Siesta Key's world-famous beaches, downtown Sarasota, shopping, dining, and nearby Phillippi Estate Park, known for its waterfront trails, kayaking, fishing, and weekly farmers market. Furnished, updated, and ideally located, this Baywood Colony Southwood condominium is an exceptional opportunity for a full-time residence, seasonal retreat, or turnkey Sarasota getaway.