7724 DeSoto Dr, North/LAKES section Colony Cove; 55+, large dog/golf cart friendly community on leased land. Community approval with credit/background check. Highly desired REVERSE floor plan for sweeping views of Long Lake; spacious/open 1496SF, 2BD/2BA/2 BONUS ROOMS; mostly furnished! Prime location; Substantially updated in 2023 with high-end furnishings plus all the expensive mechanical items have been updated! *4 Point Insurance Inspection (home is currently insured) completed 06/2025 by a licensed/insured inspector will be provided for buyer review that covers next 4 items: ~*ROOF: 2009 LONG LIFE Thermoplastic Olefin (TPO) recently cleaned ~*HVAC: 4 TON 2023 GrandAire AC and heat plus new ducts under home; inside home down draft cooling/heating ducts cleaned recently ~*ELECTRIC SERVICE: 2020 Eaton circuit panel; 125 Amp copper ~*PLUMBING: 2023 CPVC/PVC/Copper, 2023 Water Heater {UPDATES/FEATURES}: ~MOSTLY FURNISHED: Newer furniture and tasteful decor plus turnkey supplies to spend your very first night! ~APPLIANCES: Newer Stainless Steel refrigerator/dishwasher/range with built-in microwave over range ~FLOORS: Beautiful Pergo laminate floors, quality carpet in bedrooms, vinyl floors in bathrooms ~CEILING FANS: Ceiling fans in all living areas/bedrooms ~WINDOWS: Mostly new windows with window coverings and plantation style hurricane shutters ~PAINT: Fresh paint inside/outside trim ~INSIDE LAUNDRY & STORAGE SHED: 8 X 16 with washer/dryer included ~TIE DOWNS: The tie-downs were updated in the State of Florida Wind Mitigation Program 2016 ~VAPOR BARRIER: Replaced in 2024 ~LARGE CARPORT/DRIVEWAY: Parking for 3 vehicles with side-by-side option ~OUTDOOR LIVING: Covered block patio off the lower level bonus room for grilling (included) or just hanging out watching the water or the antics of the waterfowl and wildlife. There is a wood deck and ramp off of main level bonus room ~LOCATION: Prime location with a full view of Long Lake. There is a small dock for fishing or launching kayaks. Landscaped with lush Florida foliage. {ROOM DESCRIPTIONS}: ~~HOME ENTRY/LOWER LEVEL BONUS ROOM: Entry to the home from the carport brings you into the breezeway to the Lower Level Bonus room 12 X 20 with 12 inch ceramic tile flooring. This room is currently used as an office but can flexibly used as an extra bedroom, hobby or game room. The laundry/storage room is just off the breezeway. Access to the covered patio is through the door to the waterfront side of the home. ~~LIVING ROOM/MAIN LEVEL BONUS ROOM: Open concept feel gives you many furniture/TV options (included), plenty of natural light from the full bank of windows with sweeping views of Long Lake from all living areas! The Bonus/Flexible Use room flows off of the living room. It has laminate floors and a private entrance from the waterside wood deck/ramp ~~KITCHEN/DINING: There is a pass-thru casual dining breakfast bar plus a formal dining room with a custom built-in buffet with extra storage to display your heirlooms or treasured items. Full view of water! The kitchen has updated stainless steel appliances, updated counter tops, a pantry and Shaker style cabinet doors. ~~BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS: **The owners bedroom suite can accommodate king sized furniture, has a walk in closet, ceiling fan and ensuite bath facilities. The large vanity has Shaker Style cabinet doors, framed mirror and dual medicine cabinets. The water closet has a comfort height commode and Bath-Fitter style walk-in shower. **Guest bedroom/bathroom: The guest bedroom is a generous size, also has a ceiling fan and walk-in closet. Just across the hall is the guest bathroom with easy access from the living areas. It has a Bath Fitter style shower/tub combo, large vanity with a framed mirror. The monthly lot rent of approx ~$1543.18 (market rate TBD by community; subject to change) covers all of the amenities of the park. It also includes almost all other typical monthly expenses such as trash pickup, water/sewer, recycling, all property taxes plus lawn maintenance. ~~ Florida MH Sales, LLC cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information, measurements or condition of any property. Measurements are approximate. OTHER AMENITIES: ~9 community buildings includes 4 meeting halls ~6 community pools ~2 fitness centers ~Over 20 ponds/lakes/inlets ~Marina on the Manatee River: 75 slips/boat trailer storage ($) ~Fishing pier, outdoor pavilion, fireplace ~ ~Dog Park split big/little pups. 2 pets permitted; 75 lbs with breed restrictions ~2 Nature Preserves: Micro-forest 1.5 acres with walking trails plus canals off river for kayaking~Billiards Room ~Woodworkers Shop ~Arts/Crafts, game/card rooms ~Libraries ~Pickle-ball, tennis, shuffle, horseshoe courts ~45+ miles of roadways for walking/riding ~24/7 roving courtesy patrol ~Golf cart access to shopping NEARBY: 7 miles of sugar sand beaches at Anna Maria Island!