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Available for long term rental, 6+ months, this 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom "turn-key furnished", one-story villa with private pool is located in the desirable Longwood Villas Community, set in a serene setting with majestic oaks and pines and views of the largest natural lakes in Sarasota County. As you enter the home, you will find an open floorplan with access to two screened lanais providing the inside outside Florida lifestyle. Kitchen with solid wood cabinets, granite counters and all appliances, breakfast area with views to your private screened lanai and heated swimming pool, and a butler’s pantry with matching built-in desk. Great room and formal dining area with laminate wood flooring, separate den/office, with double doors, carpeted master bedroom with en-suite bathroom featuring custom vanities, seated make-up counter, garden bath and separate shower. Access from the master bedroom through the sliders to your private lanai and swimming pool, and beautiful unobstructed views of the lake. The guest bedroom has a trundle bed converting to two singles also has its own access to a 2nd private screened-in lanai. The community is located within a special enclave with four lakes, mature oaks, gazebo, and a small wooden bridge over the 12-acre lake. You are also just down the street from Longwood Park which is no extra fee and offers indoor as well as outdoor pickleball, tennis, basketball, playground and picnic area. Convenient to I-75 you are only 5 minutes to SRQ Airport and 20 minutes from Sarasota’s world-renowned beaches, and downtown Sarasota. Just minutes away from an abundance of dining options and shopping at University Mall. Nathan Benderson Park is also close by with a walking track and rowing. Sorry, NO PETS ALLOWED.

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Requirement Qualifications: Your Gross Monthly Income should be three (3) times the monthly rent amount or greater and verifiable. Legally married couples and roommates may combine incomes.

Rental History: You must list your last two (2) landlord's information. You must give your current landlord a written Notice to Vacate to the prior processing of your application. Current and previous residencies must be verifiable, free of evictions, judgments, and unpaid rents. A previous breached lease may result in application denial.

Proof of Income: Submit four (4) of your most recent pay stubs. If a new hire, submit on employer's company letterhead your hire date, gross monthly income and signature of Human Resources or Supervisor. If self-employed, provide the last two (2) year's tax returns or 1099's.

Credit History: To determine satisfactory credit worthiness, we obtain a report from a credit-reporting agency. A bankruptcy must be discharged for at least two (2) years.

Criminal History: No one convicted of a violent or property crime, or any felony, will be approved.

Prior to move in, tenants may be required to provide proof of Renter's Insurance listing the landlord as an Additional Insured.