8031 ST SIMONS STREET This gorgeous home in gated Savannah Preserve at University Park is where luxury meets location. This immaculate 2 bedroom plus office/den 2 bath ground floor end unit condo boasts an open floor plan, 8’ doors, 18” floor tile, coffered ceilings with crown molding, lovely granite countertops throughout plus updated fans/lighting, plantation shutters on windows and sliders, updated SS appliances. Newer AC and wood/LVP flooring in bedrooms. Unique feature of the office/den has a doorway to the rear hallway making it easily accessible to the hall bathroom, making it easy to use as a 3rd bedroom, also features French doors. Sliding glass doors open from the living room, dining area and master to a roomy screened porch where you can relax amongst the trees with a completely private rear yard... Savannah Preserve is a beautifully maintained community tucked away off Cooper Creek Rd with amazingly low HOA fees, no CDDs, heated pool, exercise room, cabana area and serene pond with fountains. What is the most important word in real estate? That’s right- Location! This home and community is perfectly located within one mile of I75, BJs, Home Depot, Fresh Market, Whole Foods, HomeGoods, Trader Joes, Starbucks! Also within a mile is the mall at UTC featuring Dillards, Saks, Macys and many other well known retail stores plus numerous wonderful restaurants- you will never run out of something to do! Nathan Bendersen Park (just around the corner) has an amazing walking /biking path surrounding a large lake where rowers from all over the world compete and train. It is also home to the Suncoast Dragon Boat festival-an eye popping display of huge colorful dragon boats racing across the lake! Golf, tennis, gyms, pickleball and fishing are just a short drive away. Christmas is a magical time at UTC with fireworks nightly and spectacular light displays! Love the beach? Lido Beach is just 13 miles away. Day trips to Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Venice will prove to be perfect family adventures or a time to explore all the fresh local seafood restaurants, powdery sandy beaches and clear aqua waters of the Gulf. Whether you’re looking to live year round or seasonally, this is the perfect place for you!