South/West Section of Colony Cove, a 55+ large dog and golf cart friendly, resort lifestyle park. Community application for residency required. Hurricane survivor since 1971! As soon as you enter this home you will be drawn to the serenity of the water views from patio (needs repair est. $6500. You will not find a better value anywhere as it priced to sell! ~~2024 FOUR POINT INSURANCE INSPECTION~~ Available for buyer review that covers the these four items: -ROOF: Metal with 30 years remaining useful life but insurance will require a new roof (Est $7872) ~HVAC: 2016 Frigidaire Central AC ~ELECTRIC: 2023 GE breaker panel 125 SMP ~PLUMBING: 2023 PVC/CPVC newly plumbed OTHER NOTABLES: ~2BD/2BA/~CONCRETE PATIO: Facing water feature with fountain ~WATER VIEWS: Reverse floor plan with view of Dutch Lake from all living areas ~FLOORS: Laminate and ceramic tile ~WALLS/CEILINGS: Sheetrock ~APPLIANCES: 2023 GAS range with exhaust hood, stainless steel refrigerator and dishwasher ~LIGHTING: All new LED ceiling lights ~CARPORT: Parking for at least 2 vehicles plus a golf cart gate. ~LAUNDRY SHED: 6 x 8 OPEN CONCEPT: ~KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: New remodeled kitchen with all new cabinetry including a pantry, all new stainless steel appliances with a GAS RANGE, exhaust hood, side-by-side refrigerator and dishwasher. Stainless steel open pot sink with goose neck faucet. New 9 light entry door. Dining room is attached with a water view. LIVING ROOM/LANAI: Spacious living room with water views. The sliding glass door opens to a 24 x 10 ft screened lanai with a full view of the water fountain on Dutch Lake. 2 BEDROOMS/2 BATHS: Large owners bedroom suite has a walk-in closet and en-suite full bathroom: new custom ceramic step-in shower, new vanity with trendy lighting and ceramic floor. The ample guest bedroom is just steps away from the all new guest bathroom. Large quartz vanity and sink, new shower surround and a new commode. Walls are white tongue/groove ship-lap and floors are ceramic tile. ~~MONTHLY LOT RENT: $1449.76 (market rate TBD by community; subject to change) covers all of the community amenities plus almost all other typical monthly expenses such as water, sewer, trash pickup, recycling, all property taxes plus lawn care. The active adult lifestyle is designed to help you enjoy the finer things in life! ~9 community buildings includes 4 meeting halls ~6 community pools ~2 fitness centers ~Over 20 ponds/lakes/inlets ~Marina on the Manatee River: 75 slips/boat trailer storage (nominal fee) ~Fishing pier, outdoor pavilion, fireplace ~Dog Park split big/little pups. 2 pets permitted up to 75 lbs with breed restrictions ~2 Nature Preserves: Micro-forest 1.5 acres with walking trails plus mangrove canals off river for kayaking ~Billiards Room ~ Arts/Crafts, game/card rooms ~Woodworkers Shop ~Libraries ~Pickle-ball, tennis, shuffle, horseshoe courts ~45+ miles of roadways for walking/riding ~24/7 roving courtesy patrol ~Partially gated ~Planned activities every day including holidays ~30+ clubs to join ~Golf cart accessible shopping Creekside Commons (Lowes, Aldi, Home Goods, Restaurants plus more!) ~~Your dream destination and new lifestyle await! Live where everyone else goes on vacation! Florida MH Sales, LLC cannot guarantee/warrant the accuracy of information/measurements/condition of any property. Measurements are approximate. All homes are sold AS IS; personal or professional inspection is encouraged. Buyers assume full responsibility for obtaining all current rate of lot rent fees/pass-on costs, rules/regulations, pet policies, etc., associated with the park from the community administrative office. LOCATION: Midway between Tampa and Sarasota; just minutes from the I-75 interstate in Manatee County. Easy access to airports in Tampa, St. Pete and Sarasota. NEARBY: ~BEACHES: Over 7 miles of free, sugar sand beaches at Anna Maria Island plus Longboat, Lido and Siesta Key less than 1 hr away!