PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Step into the highly sought-after, beautifully maintained Center Gates Estates community and discover this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom pool home, ready for your personal touch. Lush mature landscaping graces the entrance to this .39-acre lot overlooking the lake. The home features a screened front lanai, and inside, a wide-open formal living area, dining room, and kitchen that overlooks a cozy den. The spacious master suite boasts private sliders onto the lanai, an en suite bathroom with a jetted tub, and a large walk-in closet. The split floor plan offers privacy, with two guest rooms—one with private lanai access—and a guest bathroom with a walk-in shower. The garage comes equipped with updated washer and dryer units, storage racks, and closets. The expansive screened lanai serves as your private oasis with pool overlooking a serene waterfront where you can enjoy the sounds of nature with your morning coffee. While the property may need some TLC, the low HOA fees make it an affordable and attractive opportunity in a great location! Located just minutes from Bee Ridge Road, I-75, shopping, dining, great schools, and Siesta Key Beach, this home is perfect for a full-time residence or a winter retreat to begin your Florida living!