Welcome to Oakwood Manor, Sarasota's premier gated 55+ resident-owned community, offering an active resort-style lifestyle within the city limits of Sarasota. With owned lots (no land lease), low monthly fees, outstanding amenities, and beautifully maintained grounds, Oakwood Manor is one of the area's most desirable communities.This immaculate, move-in-ready home offers 1056 square ft of comfortable air-conditioned living space and is ideally situated on an oversized corner lot just a short stroll from the clubhouse and pool amenities. The thoughtfully designed floor plan features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a spacious living area, and a beautifully remodeled kitchen complete with an island and open dining space. The open-concept design flows seamlessly into an oversized bonus room through sliding glass doors, creating the perfect setting for entertaining family and friends.Recent updates include attractive luxury laminate plank flooring throughout the main living areas and bedrooms, adding both style and durability. Outside, you'll find an extended driveway offering tandem parking, plus a large storage shed off the carport that's ideal for holiday decorations, tools, and additional belongings.  The storage shed houses the washer and dryer, along with a convenient utility sink for outdoor projects and cleanup. The home is offered fully furnished (optional), providing a truly turnkey opportunity for its next owner.Oakwood Manor's exceptional amenities center around a spacious clubhouse featuring a commercial-grade kitchen, event stage, audio/visual equipment, dance floor, state-of-the-art fitness center, activities hall, library, movie and puzzle collection, and billiards room. Outdoor amenities include a large heated swimming pool with handicap-accessible ramp, a spacious kidney-shaped hot tub, ample lounge seating, umbrella tables, and updated shower facilities.Residents also enjoy beautifully shaded park areas beneath mature oak trees, picnic pavilions, community grills, a putting green, bocce ball, ping pong, cornhole, and a full calendar of social events and activities. The community is conveniently located adjacent to the Legacy Trail and 12 newer pickleball courts.Just minutes away are Sarasota's world-famous quartz sand beaches, including Siesta Key and Lido Key, as well as downtown Sarasota, marinas, fishing piers, golf courses, shopping, dining, cultural attractions, museums, the opera, Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, UTC Mall, and Nathan Benderson Park.Don't miss this opportunity to enjoy affordable resort-style living in one of Sarasota's most sought-after resident-owned communities.