Located in Colony Cove Ellenton, a 55+, Golf Cart/Large Pet friendly community with application-credit/background check required. ~~~YES; you read it right! Current price reflects the discount! The owner is motivated to sell sooner than later in the current buyer’s market. Don’t wait as the snowbirds will scoop it up quickly! NO paneling or carpet!! ~~HURRICANE RESISTIVE home with storm shutters! ~~~~Buy with confidence! The owner already paid for a satisfactory 4 Point Insurance Inspection that covers the next 4 items:~~ROOF: 3 tab Shingle; updated 11/2023 ~~HVAC: REVOLV 2014 ~~PLUMBING: PVC/PEX; HWT: Rheem 2008 ~~ELECTRIC: 2014 Westinghouse; 150A ~Tucked away in the exclusive partially gated community of Colony Cove is this hidden gem! A virtual walk-thru video is available! ~~~FEATURES/UPDATES: 1994 quality Jacobsen home is rated for WIND ZONE II; Hurricane Resistive!! ~~2BED/2BATH split floor plan~~ 1,232 SF under air plus 135 SF lanai. ~WALLS/CEILINGS: Vaulted ceilings/Drywall throughout (No paneling!) ~FLOORS: 2024 luxury vinyl plank, ceramic tile (no carpet!) ~LAUNDRY: Inside home; washer/dryer included ~FURNISHED: Partially as seen in photos ~ACCESSIBILITY: Removable Wood ram with step up option. ~PARKING/SHED:Covered parking 3-4 vehicles side-by-side plus storage shed with beverage fridge ~KITCHEN/DINING: Ample storage and counter space plus there is a breakfast bar for casual dining. The formal dining area has 18 in. ceramic tile floors and a built-in china hutch with lighting. ~LIVING ROOM/LANAI: Vinyl plank floors, vaulted ceilings/fan, panel walls. LANAI: Just off the dining room through sliding glass doors. Door to access backyard. ~2 BEDROOMS (split)/2 FULL BATHS: -Owners bedroom suite has double closets/ceiling fan/vaulted ceilings/master bath ensuite. Bathroom has a single sink vanity area/separate walk-in shower plus a water closet/commode. Shower area has 12 in. floor tile. -Guest bedroom at opposite end has ceiling fan/walk-in closet/panel walls/vaulted ceilings. The hall guest bath has 12 in. floor tile/shower tub combination. ~MONTHLY LOT RENT: $1,196.92 (market rate TBD by community; subject to change) covers community amenities plus almost all other typical monthly expenses such as water, sewer, trash pickup, recycling, all property taxes, 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 plaza at Creekside Commons (Lowes, Aldi, Home Goods, Restaurants, Pet supplies 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 community from park administrative office.