409 TOMOKA DRIVE Your very own PRIVATE RETREAT located in the desirable coastal living 55+ community of Park Forest. Turnkey furnished--come and enjoy your own Florida escape located minutes from multiple gulf beaches! As you approach the home you are greeted with a grand front entry featuring brick pavers leading you inside where an expansive foyer with tile flooring, eloquent crown molding, tray ceilings, and a soothing color scheme leading you to the “great” room with plenty of space for entertaining, accented with a tray ceiling & crown molding, overlooking your spacious screened lanai through the triple 8' pocketing sliding glass doors. The “open” floor plan is ideal – showing off the beautiful dream kitchen with ample wood cabinetry, granite countertops, quality stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, dinette area with a built-in buffet offering additional counter and cabinet space – all open to your comfortable dining area where you can entertain guests and relax with a cup of coffee and your favourite book. Perfectly designed to maximize square footage, this three bedroom, “split” bedroom design, home offers all functionality and privacy for you and your guests. Unwind in a spacious owner’s bedroom, complete with a tray ceiling & crown molding, ceiling fan, generous walk-in closet, and an ensuite bathroom – providing dual split sinks, a roomy walk-in shower with a granite top bench, private water closet and a linen closet. Enjoy the extra added "bonus" room off the primary suite with french doors and separate sliding glass doors that lead outside to the covered lanai. This space is perfect for a home office, exercise area, or a den--the possibilities are endless! Family and guests will be comfortable and enjoy the privacy in the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms with a shared bathroom that has a shower/tub, granite countertop and vanity with wood cabinets … A convenient laundry room with additional cabinetry and sink provide access to the 2-car garage. This home is being offered turnkey furnished so moving-in will be a breeze. But the best is yet to come! Relax out back on the sizable (15' x 15') screened lanai where you can enjoy nature and serenity any time of the day! The neighborhood of Park Forest offers a community pool & spa, clubhouse, tennis & pickleball courts, shuffleboard, and social activities to get acquainted with your neighbors. Enjoy the savings of no CDD fees, the lawn/landscape & irrigation maintenance taken care of by the HOA, and hurricane impact windows with accordion shutters for the doors. Centrally located just minutes from Venice and Manasota Beach, your options of beaches, dining, quaint shops, fishing, golfing, and much more...are endless! This truly is a unique, special, and rarely found home! Don’t miss this opportunity…