5535 Hampstead Heath, Unit 45Sarasota, FL 34235Price: $287,000

Virtually Staged. Welcome home to this peaceful, maintenance-free courtyard villa in the highly desirable community of The Meadows! Tucked away in Hampstead Heath amid mature landscaping and majestic shade trees, this move-in-ready 2-bedroom, 2-bath villa with a garage offers effortless Florida living. Step through the updated courtyard gate into a private outdoor retreat with a pergola-perfect for sipping morning coffee, tending to plants, or grilling in total privacy. Inside, the home has been freshly painted top-to-bottom, including the ceilings, and enhanced with modern upgrades throughout. Highlights include new luxury vinyl flooring, new bifold doors, stylish window coverings, updated ceiling fans and light fixtures, and modern switches and outlets, including added GFI protection in the kitchen. The kitchen and laundry area feature BRAND NEW APPLIANCES , including a FRIDGE, STOVE, MICROWAVE, and WASHING MACHINE. Soaring vaulted ceilings and bright skylights fill the home with natural light, while sliders along the great room open to an enclosed lanai with tranquil views of lush greenspace. The ideal split-floor plan ensures complete privacy for hosts and guests alike. The primary suite features a generous walk-in closet, dual vanities, and a walk-in shower. Additional highlights include pull-out pantry shelving, a utility sink, and major peace-of-mind updates: NEW ROOF (2024), HVAC 2022 and NEW WATER HEATER 2024. ENTIRE COMMUNITY EXTERIOR PAINTED beginning of 2026. NEW LATTICE & GATE added. Just steps from the community pool, this home gives you access to 1,600 park-like acres in The Meadows, complete with 14 miles of trails, a fitness center, a Jr. Olympic pool, pickleball courts, and active community events. Minutes from downtown Sarasota, UTC Mall, Nathan Benderson Park, Gulf beaches, I-75, and SRQ Airport. Easy to show-schedule your tour today!