Spacious and meticulously maintained, this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage duplex is located in Melrose Gardens at Tara Golf & C.C. Beautifully decorated and being sold turnkey furnished. Maintenance free living at it's best for $718 quarterly. Newer appliances, A/C replaced 2022, glass/screened enclosed back lanai and a screen enclosed front foyer, vaulted ceilings, Corian countertops, porcelain tile, garage floor has been refinished with a resin coating, barrel tile roof, and so much more. This home is accompanied with a Class "A" equity golf membership at Tara golf & C.C. Amenities include a Championship golf course, exercise facility with state-of-the-art equipment, heated lap pool with a hot tub/spa, concession stand for a quick drink or a sandwich by the pool, Har-Tru tennis courts, pickle ball, bocce ball, Clubhouse with fine dining and a grill room, outside patio, driving range, putting green, pro-shop and a very active social membership. Mandatory membership fees affiliated with the Class A membership. Monthly fee of $442.57 and $60 food minimum at the Clubhouse. A One Time Fee of $5,000 payable at closing. Annual fee of $1000 to Tara Master Association which includes Comcast Cable TV with voice activated remotes, HBO, ESPN, expansive channels, music, and high-speed internet. Centrally located with easy access to I-75, shopping, dining, and a short drive to the Sarasota/Bradenton International Airport, UTC Mall, Ringling Museum, and some of the most beautiful beaches Southwestern Florida has to offer including Siesta Key Beach which has been voted #1 many times. Come enjoy the Florida Country Club living at Tara Golf & C.C. You can buy a home anywhere but you can't buy a lifestyle.