What does this house need? One thing, YOU! RECENTLY REDUCED by motivated seller, this 3 bedroom, 3.5 bath abode is waiting for someone to come and make it “home”. Picture this, 2 levels of living in the premier golf and country club community in Sarasota. From the moment you turn into the quaint Saint James Park section of The Oaks, you will be charmed. When you get your first glimpse of this house , with its second story balconies and covered verandas, you will want to go inside and find out what else this unique home offers. Walk through the front door, and you will see that the potential is limitless! The interior is bright and cheerful, with sunlight reflected off the beautifully polished marble floors. Are you ready to put yourself in the picture? If not, explore some more. The master suite on the FIRST FLOOR. The living room and family room have a dual-sided wood-burning fireplace, warming the rooms, and making them the perfect place to cozy up with family, or gather with friends, on a cool Florida evening. The kitchen and dining room, and a powder room complete the lower level. Upstairs you will find two additional bedrooms and baths, along with a library. There are two balconies, one in the front of the house and one in the rear, opening off the 2nd story bedrooms. Imagine how nice it would be to sit and take in the views of the #1 on the Eagle Course from your bird's eye location. Outside you will be delighted by the covered back porch, several outdoor living spaces and a screened pool, with a privacy surround accented by tile. Mature landscaping enhances the home. Now that you have the vision, imagine what you will do to make it YOURS! Membership in The Oaks Club is available and required. With two 18-hole championship courses, twelve HAR-TRU tennis courts (4 lighted), a Wellfit Center and a wide variety of dining, social and recreational options, there is something here for everyone. Located just 12 miles south of downtown Sarasota, The Oaks is close to the area's eclectic offering of restaurants and shopping venues, and is just minutes from some of the world's most beautiful beaches.