UNIVERSITY PLACE is a gated community with a PERFECT LOCATION for easy access to I-75, SRQ Airport, UTC Mall, Medical Facilities, and lots of shopping. When you pull up to the brick paver driveway and enter through the generous foyer you feel the QUALITY and distinction right away. Recent upgrades in kitchen include light & bright CABINETRY, pendant LIGHTS, backsplash, QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, top of the line STAINLESS steel appliances including gas range with DOUBLE oven, french door refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher and most recently, a REVERSE OSMOSIS water filtration system. Kitchen also features large PANTRY, eat-in area and breakfast bar. Master bedroom is large and features TRAY ceilings and walk-in closet. Master bath has GRANITE countertops, DUAL sinks, tub and large separate walk-in shower. The DEN/OFFICE could easily be converted into a fourth bedroom... This home has lots to offer with HARDWOOD & TILE FLOORS through-out, ceiling fans, PLANTATION SHUTTERS, custom drapes, indoor laundry room with built in sink, and overhead storage. The PAVER BRICK lanai overlooks the POOL & SPA with plenty of room entertaining. Pavers continue out the side yard to the FIRE PIT! Home backs up to a preserve...Subdivision has TWO COMMUNITY POOLS & PLAYGROUND. Easy to see, just need some notice.