Location! Location! Location! Orchid Oaks is a hidden gem! Community offers a spectacular water view of Philippi Creek.With new AC installed in 2018, his enticing 2/2 abode includes a spacious master with walk-in closet, an amply sized second bedroom, and an L-shaped great room surrounding the kitchen. Perfect for entertaining, the floor plan is spacious and open. The enclosed balcony overlooks a tree canopy and is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the view. There is one assigned carport and an adjacent storage closet. There are less than sixty units in this boutique complex which is nestled in a heavily wooded site on the eastern banks of the Phillippi Creek, just a short distance from the award winning sugary white sands of Siesta Key Beach. A great investment opportunity, this charming home is affordably priced and has great income potential. Its location ranks among the best south of downtown Sarasota. Well managed, there have been many recent upgrades including installation of new roofs; repainting of the residential buildings’ exteriors; and resurfacing of the pathways around the community. It is walkable to many restaurants and shops and a short drive to the newly renovated Westfield South Gate Mall. Don’t miss this opportunity!All information in MLS deemed reliable but not guaranteed.