Located in South-West Section Colony Cove, ELLENTON FL; a 55+, large dog/golf cart friendly, resort lifestyle community. Homes are on leased lots; park approval required with credit/background check. If you love gorgeous Florida sunsets over the water with dolphins/manatees frolicking right in front of your home, then you just found your dream home. A RARE offering with a PRIVATE DOCK right at your back door on a pristine forested canal; direct access to the open Gulf waters from the Manatee River! There are no extra fees to keep your boat at this dock! A 2025 4 PT Insurance Inspection is provided that covers the next 4 items: ~ROOF: Long life TPO on main home. 2010: Addition roofs are aluminum Elite, 4 inch thick panels. ~AC: Energy efficient units to climate control each zone ~PLUMBING: 2009 repiped CPVC/PVC, 2008 Bradford White water heater ~ELECTRIC: 2011 Square D 150 amp breaker panel, 12 gauge copper wiring ***Home was completely rebuilt from rafters forward. Professionally engineered architecture plans with licensed Remco Builders for additions. ^^^FEATURES/UPDATES^^^ ~LOCATION: BOATER/FISHERMAN/BIRDWATCHER PARADISE! The Micro-forest land preserve/walking trail adjoins the expansive open land this home sits upon surrounded by a canal. The home is also within walking distance to one of the pools, shuffle courts and activity halls! ~DOCK: 224 SF; decking measures 20 x 8 wide. The ramp is 15 ft 8 in x 4 ft. It was constructed by Custom Dock and Davit Sarasota, FL (can accept a boat lift). Rip-rap rock lines the shore for unobstructed view. ~INTERIOR WALLS/CEILINGS: Water resistive drywall with extra reinforcement. Exterior is 1/2 inch treated wood sheathing, house wrap vapor barrier and R-19 insulation plus seamless siding. ~WINDOWS/EXT DOORS/SLIDING DOORS: (16) PGT Low-E windows with wide slat wood blinds on most. There are adjustable aluminum storm shutters on North + West wall windows; (2) PGT sliding doors ~MAIN HOME FLOORS: 2009; Water resistant Advantech 1.5 inch double layered subfloors with luxury vinyl plank in living areas. Additions are on concrete slabs. ~VAPOR BARRIER/INSULATION: 2025 professionally installed with R-19 insulation ~LIGHTING/CEILING FANS: Recessed dimmable lighting plus 9 decorative ceiling fans ~CONCRETE PATIO: 18 x 22 faces the water for grilling or chilling! ~ENTRY DECK: 71 SF; 3 steps, railing, landing deck and seating area ~CARPORT/DRIVEWAY: Parking for 3+ vehicles ~SAFETY/SECURITY: 2 RING cameras, 4 motion detectors, doorbell and hard-wire interior smoke detectors ~LANDSCAPING/HARDSCAPING: 20 Palm trees plus other Florida trees. Sidewalks + white marble rocks around perimeter ~OFFERED: Partially furnished [*] ROOM DESCRIPTIONS[*] *REVERSE FLOOR PLAN* Home faces the water; water views from all living areas! ~FOYER: Beveled glass front door and a large wall closet with louvered doors ~LIVING ROOM: Living room has open concept with the combination of living/kitchen/dining rooms. The living room has video/audio surround media/ HDMI cables and power cords hardwired in walls. 8 ft sliding glass door to lanai. ~BONUS ROOM: Florida Recreation Room flows right off the entry foyer for easy entertaining or just lounging. Porcelain tile floors and windows all around; sliding door to screened lanai. There is plenty of room for a pool table or home theater! It can be flexibly used for sunset/wildlife watching, hobby room or even for over night guests. Step through the door to the outside 18 x 22 ft concrete patio. ~LANAI: Raised concrete screened lanai (24 x 10) overlooks the large backyard, dock and canal. It has vaulted ceiling, decorative ceiling fan/dimmable light. ~KITCHEN: Feast your eyes on the gorgeous Granite countertops and full backsplashes, coordinating undermount Blanco Silgranite split sink, custom mahogany color Avon cabinets with pewter knobs/pulls. The oversized granite peninsula has decorative pendant lights. Matching KitchenAide stainless steel appliances (counter depth refrigerator, glass top range, built-in microwave). That Is not all! 2012 under cabinet beverage center plus 2024 dishwasher and 2022 Insinkerator disposal. ~2 BEDROOMS/2 BATHROOMS: The owners bedroom suite is oversized, accommodating king size bed and furniture plus room for extra seating, quality carpet and walk in closet. Just off of the owners suite is a bonus room that is currently used for an office. This can flexibly be used for a guest bedroom, private den or hobby room. There is an ensuite full bath in the owners bedroom suite that has a Mahogany vanity with granite tops with under-mount sink, new comfort height commode and an oversized step-in shower built by Florentine Marble Co. The half bath is conveniently located in the hall that has a granite top vanity with under-mount sink. There is a comfort height commode plus a large wall closet that has been prepped with washer/dryer hookups for main house option. ~LAUNDRY+ SHED: Laundry room is a large separate dry walled room (includes newer Front Load washer/dryer on raised platform). A separate tool/workshop shed is 7 ft 6 in x 10. ^*^OTHER 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 ($) ~Fishing pier, outdoor pavilion, fireplace ~Dog Park split big/little pups. 2 pets permitted; 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 ~Golf cart access to shopping NEARBY: 7 miles of sugar sand beaches at Anna Maria Island! Florida MH Sales, LLC does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy of any property information, measurements, or condition. Measurements are approximate. All properties are sold, as is, and a personal or professional inspection is recommended. Additional personal property conveys, as is, with no value assigned. Lot rent is determined by the park; subject to change. The current lot rent until December 2025 is ~$1568 that includes expenses such as water, sewer, trash, taxes, lawn mowing and amenities.