7616 DeSoto Drive, Ellenton, FL. 34222 The north section of Colony Cove 55+ Mobile Home Community; is a 55+, larger dog, golf cart-friendly, resort lifestyle mobile home community. Homes are on leased lots. This home is a 2012 3BR/2BA model in excellent condition with a split floor plan and vaulted ceilings.. There is a side-set 10 x 12 screened lanai with backyard water views for watching the water wildlife with your morning coffee. Numerous updates include laminate floors throughout, some sheetrock walls, some interior barn slider doors, custom paint, and an updated kitchen. The 2020 A/C keeps it all cool! The seller is providing a 4-Point Inspection. There are over 1,000 square feet of living, dining, and entertaining available with room to roam! The open eat-in kitchen has newer 2020 stainless and black appliances, vaulted ceilings and, ample storage. The owner's bedroom at the front of the home, has laminate flooring, a bath ensuite with a sliding barn door, a single-sink vanity, and a walk-in shower. Bedrooms 2 and 3 at the back of the home have laminate flooring, a ceiling fan, and a closet. Bedroom 2 has a water view. The hall bathroom has laminate flooring, a sliding barn door, a single sink vanity, a walk-in shower, and a stacked washer/dryer (included in the sale). There is extra storage in the hall. The 'staggered' double wide set up allows for a long driveway for parking multiple cars, a desirable feature where parking is at premium. There is a carport with an outdoor sitting area and a shed. The backyard water view is ready for you to set up your version of Florida outdoor living with an open air patio or perhaps a deck (subject to community approval). The monthly lot rent of approx ~$1460.92 (market rate TBD) covers all of the amenities of the community (there is a small fee for marina use) and it includes almost all other typical monthly expenses such as water, sewer, trash pickup, recycling, all property taxes plus lawn. Application and approval is required. Colony Cove is an award-winning waterfront and golf cart community with 6 Pools (water aerobics), 9 community buildings including 4 meeting halls, 75 slip marina (kayaking & boat storage) with open access to the Gulf of Mexico, an outdoor pavilion and fireplace, fishing pier, 2 fitness centers (exercise groups), dog park (pet-friendly community up to 2 -75 lb dogs), woodworkers shop, arts and crafts, libraries, billiards, pickleball, tennis, shuffleboard, horseshoes, 24/7 courtesy patrol plus fire and rescue services at the community entrance. A full calendar of things to do with golf cart parades, live entertainment, dinners, dances, cards, and games. Live where everyone else goes on vacation! Florida MH Sales, LLC cannot guarantee or warrant the accuracy of this information, measurements, or condition of any property. Measurements are approximate. All homes are sold AS IS and personal or professional inspection is encouraged. The buyer assumes full responsibility for obtaining all current rates of lot rent fees and pass-on costs. The lot rent is set by the community and is subject to change. The buyer is responsible for obtaining all rules, regulations, pet policies, etc., associated with the park from the community administrative office. Florida MH Sales, LLC is not responsible for quoting fees or policies. Location: Midway between Tampa & Sarasota and just minutes from the interstate in Manatee County. Easy access to airports in Tampa, St. Pete, and Sarasota. Did you ask for BEACHES? Many Gulf Island beaches are nearby: ANNA MARIA ISLAND is only 20 miles away! It has over 7 miles of free public, sugar-sand beaches! It is a great place to go shelling along the Gulf of Mexico in the quaint Gulf Keys. It is an invitation for relaxation & rejuvenation! SIESTA KEY BEACH: Enjoying its reputation as one of the Best Beaches in America, Siesta Beach is made famous by its sugar-fine, quartz-white sand. ST. ARMANDS CIRCLE: Yes, there are public beaches here too! St. Armands Circle in downtown Sarasota is home to a colorful array of galleries, restaurants, and upscale boutiques you cannot find anywhere else. ST. PETE PIER: Picturesque waterfront pier hosting 26 acres of water sports, parks, restaurants & outdoor concerts. Other NEARBY attractions: Dining: Waterfront Casual & Fine Dining (seafood & local catch of the day) and sightseeing dinner cruises. Nightlife and Live Entertainment: Tiki Bars: Whiskey Joe's, Woody's River Roo, Caddy's on the River Shopping: Ellenton Outlet Mall, University Town Center Mall, and much more! What are you waiting for? Call Today!