493 Sandalwood Ln, Colony Cove South Section. Age qualified 55+, large dog/golf cart friendly, resort lifestyle community along Manatee River. Homes are on leased lots. Hurricane survivor since 1974 with NO DAMAGE from Milton! VALUE PRICED! 2BED/2BATH, watertight lanai + carport covered seating area (plus parking for 2 more vehicles). ~~FEATURES/UPDATES: The home is currently insured by Citizens; A Four Point Insurance Inspection will be provided for buyer inspection that covers the next four items: ~ROOF: 2021 All Weather TPO Roof with transferrable warranty (fee) ~HVAC: 2017 air conditioner; regularly maintained ~PLUMBING: AOSmith water heater ~ELECTRIC: GE 125 Amp copper OTHER: ~FURNISHED: Offered partially furnished ~APPLIANCES: All included with washer/dryer ~FLOORS: Solid floors with luxury vinyl plank ~WINDOWS: Newer double pane in living areas ~WALLS: No line panel walls in living areas ~TIE DOWNS/VAPOR BARRIER: Updated about 2017 ~LOCATION: Quiet connector street; no heavy traffic ~CARPORT/PARKING: Room for 4 vehicles OR under carport patio seating plus 2 vehicles ~SHED: 8x 10, includes washer/dryer ~PEST CONTROL: Bi-monthly maintenance plus termite warranty ~EXTERIOR: Aluminum siding and Clam Shell hurricane shutters ~KITCHEN/DINING: Clean appliances, cabinets and a large double pantry/storage closet and covered entry door. Updated cabinets and stainless steel sink. ~LIVING ROOM/FRONT SET LANAI: Spacious living room with a sliding door to front lanai. ~BEDROOMS/BATHROOMS: -Owners bedroom suite has dual closets and an updated en-suite bathroom. Newer vanity and lighting with a raised vessel sink plus a water closet that has a walk in ceramic shower and comfort height commode. -Guest bedroom is perfect as a guest room or office plus it has a reach-in wall closet. Just across the hall is the large updated guest bathroom with a ceramic shower/tub combo, newer vanity and lighting plus a raised vessel sink and comfort height commode. Easily accessible from living area and the outside entrance. ~~MONTHLY LOT RENT: $1143.92 (market rate TBD by community; subject to change) covers all of the community amenities plus almost all other typical monthly expenses such as water, sewer, trash pickup, recycling, all property taxes plus 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!) ~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. Midway between Tampa and Sarasota; just minutes from the I-75 interstate