!!!MOTIVATED SELLER!!! This lovely 1991 (26x51, 1,326 sq. ft.) Fleetwood Meri manufactured home is located in Country Lakes Village 1, a dog friendly, 55+ (second occupant can be 45+) gated community. It is priced to sell!! This home is tastefully decorated and sold partially furnished (most furnishing will stay). It has been meticulously maintained by it's previous owners. It has a new roof (2021), new laminate flooring throughout (2020), and a new air conditioner (2020). This unit has a unique separate powder room and linen area off the guest bathroom. Kitchen has been completely updated with new cabinets, countertops, backsplash, sink, appliances and a large center island with electric plug-ins convenienly located. Both bathrooms have been completely updated with new showers, sinks and commodes. This is the ultimate in "open concept living" and the cathedral ceilings only enhance that feeling. There is a x-tra large screen porch under the carport and and a second shed with a private entrance in the back to hold all your gardening tools. The main shed has the washer, dryer, and set tub with lots of space for extra supplies and tools. The whole outside has been beautifully landscaped. Driveway easily holds two vehicles in tandem. Lot rent is $1353 per mo and includes everything except FPL Electric and Manatee Utilities (averages about another $150 per mo). Cheaper than a two bedroom apartment in this area. Monthly lot rent includes: Lawn Care Ad Valorem Taxes Internet (For comparison, these 3 items are not always included in other communities) Sheriff Patrol daily On-site Management & Maintenance On-site Fitness Center Upkeep of all common areas & amenities. AMENITIES: It is a golf cart & pet friendly community with a heated community pool, a hot tub, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and library. Do not forget the fishing pier. Always a full calendar of things to do with golf cart parades, entertainment, dinners, dances, cards and games. Enjoy year around tropical weather, birds & flowers. Live where everyone else goes on vacation! PET FRIENDLY: 2 per home; max 45 lbs each; non-aggressive breeds. There is a dog park for our canine friends. LOCATION: Midway between Tampa & Sarasota & just minutes from the interstate in Manatee County. Easy access to airports in Tampa, St. Pete & Sarasota. The Gulf Islands of Anna Maria, Longboat Key, Lido Key & Siesta Key are all less than 1 hour drive where you can enjoy dolphins, sunsets & life at the beach! Don't forget that the big theme parks are only about 100 miles away! NEARBY: Dining: Waterfront Casual & Fine Dining (seafood & local catch of the day) & sightseeing dinner cruises Nightlife & Live Entertainment: Tiki Bars: Whiskey Joe's, Woody's River Roo, Caddy's on the River Shopping: Ellenton Outlet Mall, University Town Center Mall, Costco, antique & thrift stores Fishing & Boating: Anna Maria Island & Sky Way Bridge (State Park) Fishing Piers. Fishing, shelling