RARE WEST OF TRAIL FIND… Mandarin Park is a private gated enclave of single-family homes located near Southside Village, Morton's Gourmet Market and steps away from Sarasota Memorial Hospital. This one level home was the original model for the subdivision. Built in 1999, an entry wall leads into a private courtyard to the front entrance. The house boasts an open floor plan with nine-foot-plus ceilings throughout. The living room features trayed ceilings and a fireplace with a wall of plantation shuttered windows to allow privacy yet lots of natural light. The living area also features a study. The custom kitchen, with granite countertops, has a breakfast bar, a five-burner natural gas cooktop and plenty of counter space for entertaining, plus a door from the kitchen area to a private side patio area for outdoor grilling. The two bedrooms are split and both have ensuite bathrooms. The master bedroom has French doors that lead to a private spa and patio. The home has wood like tile floors throughout all rooms. The laundry area is in the home with new Speed Queen washer and dryer and there is an attached two car garage. The gated community entrance into the subdivision offers an added layer of privacy and security; ground maintenance is included in the maintenance fee, making this a perfect place for a permanent residence or vacation home. This is a highly sought-after location. Close to downtown, shopping, and restaurants. It is hard to find a home in this area for this price and age,