SELLERS REQUESTING A BACKUP OFFER. Rarely available boatable South Gate home with access to the Intercoastal & Gulf of Mexico! Light & bright 3 bedroom, 3 bath split plan mid-century ranch with extra space to work (or play) from home & room to spare. Gorgeous floor-to-ceiling dining room overlooking the water, formal living room, dedicated den/family room open to the large galley kitchen, interior laundry & two ensuite bedrooms for creative living solutions (or potential in-law suite!). Large fully-fenced backyard, wide lot with extra space from neighbors, composite dock & new 10’ deep slabbed seawall brand new in 2012! Updated 200 amp electric panel, new ductwork & 16 seer AC in 2010, connected to county sewer in 2011 & new metal roof in 2014 for extra peace of mind & cost-savings. Power to southwest corner of lot near shed for your big toys. Room for your RV or boat--or both! Very convenient Sarasota location within minutes of downtown, Southside Village, the delicious restaurants at Webber & Beneva, I-75, two hospitals, public transit, South Gate Community Center’s pool & kayak launch, & the Legacy Trail about 2 miles away! Home is in flood zone X for extra peace of mind (edge of lot along Phillippi is zone AE). No CDD or mandatory HOA fees required. Great opportunity to own your own boatable slice of paradise within one of Sarasota’s most desirable & classically mid-century neighborhoods in the Southside Elementary district. Your long-awaited solution to easy, waterfront living awaits!