Located in North/Lakes Section Colony Cove, ELLENTON FL; 55+, large dog/golf cart friendly, resort lifestyle, land lease community; approval required; credit/background check. Waterfront home with waterside deck off of the owners bedroom suite! **2025 4 Pt Insurance Inspection covers the next 4 items: ~ROOF: Long life metal roof ~HVAC: 2016 ComfortMaker ~ELECTRIC: Gould breaker panel, copper wiring ~PLUMBING: CPVC/PVC, 2020 AO Smith water heater }{ }{ FEATURES/UPDATES: ~LOCATION: PRIME XL corner lot on Long Lake that has tropical foliage/flowers including Pygmy Date Palms ~FLOORS: NO carpet; laminate bamboo/woodgrain planks ~BUILT IN DESK: Cozy desk area with drawers and display shelving ~DECK: Rear wood deck off of owners bedroom suite facing Long Lake ~STORM SHUTTERS: 5 clamshell style adjustable shutters ~LAUNDRY/TOOL SHED: Over sized 10 x 12, Washer/dryer included! Utility sink plus shelving for plenty of storage ~LANAI: 18 x 10 screened lanai ~FURNISHED: Mostly furnished! Move-in ready upon park approval! [ ROOM DESCRIPTIONS ] ~LIVING ROOM/LANAI: The comfy living room is a welcoming room to gather with family or friends. The screened lanai flows off the living room through sliding glass doors. There is plenty of natural light and a ceiling fan. ~KITCHEN/DINING ROOM: You will love the front bay window and large counter space plus a casual dine peninsula. There is plenty of cabinetry and the abundance of storage including a large pantry. Appliances are included. The formal dining area is conveniently located next to kitchen near the entrance. It has a custom built-in hutch style cabinet for extra storage drawers plus shelving to display your treasured items. Also a great place for a coffee or adult beverage bar. ~2 BEDROOMS/2 BATHROOMS: {OWNERS BEDROOM SUITE}: Large room at rear that can accommodate king sized bed/dressers plus 2 reach in closets. There is a ceiling fan for sleeping comfort. A door opens onto the wood deck facing Long Lake where you can watch the antics of all kinds of Florida waterfowl plus turtles. The en-suite bath has a comfort height commode, walk-in shower with sliding glass doors and a double sink vanity. {GUEST BEDROOM/HALL BATHROOM}: The guest bedroom has queen sized furniture, a reach-in closet and ceiling fan. The Hall Guest Bath has a shower/tub combo, comfort height commode and a newer hard surface single sink vanity. ~MONTHLY LOT RENT: $1277 (market rate set by community; subject to change) covers many typical costs such as water/sewer, trash/recycling, lawn mowing and property tax. All homes are sold AS IS and personal or professional inspection is encouraged. Additional personal property conveys, as is, no assigned value. The buyer assumes full responsibility for obtaining all current rate of lot rent fees and pass-on costs, rules and regulations. PARK 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 (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 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 ~Planned activities every day including holidays ~30+ clubs to join ~Golf cart accessible shopping plaza at Creekside Commons (Lowes, Aldi, Home Goods, Restaurants, Pet supplies plus more!)