This beautifully updated home is ready for you to move in and start enjoying the Florida lifestyle! Step into a completely remodeled kitchen featuring stunning granite countertops, new appliances, ample cabinet space, and a show-stopping 10-foot center island - perfect for cooking, entertaining, or casual dining. Both the hall and master bathrooms have been fully renovated with new vanities, sinks, commodes, and showers. Stylish antique bronze fixtures and door knobs add a sophisticated touch throughout. You'll also find new subflooring and luxury vinyl plank flooring, along with a brand-new HVAC system and fresh interior paint. The exterior boasts low-maintenance vinyl siding. Relax or entertain on the large open concrete patio while taking in the peaceful pond view - the perfect backdrop for morning coffee or evening gatherings. Colony cove has been named one of the Best Retirement Communities by the Herald Tribune, six years in a row! Colony Cove is a resort-style community, designed around an active 55+ lifestyle, with waterfront views to spare and a variety of amenities. This neighborhood is teeming with Florida lifestyle! With 6 heated swimming pools, beautiful clubhouses, active shuffleboard courts, a new fitness center, wonderful dog park, fishing, kayaking, libraries, and so much more at your whim, you'll never be at a loss for something to do. "The Cove" also has a very rich history of community activities you can enjoy with your neighbors, such as, karaoke nights, water aerobics, holiday banquets, guest bands, arts and crafts, a variety of clubs for every hobby imaginable, excursions to our world-famous beaches and other community hot spots, and super fun golf cart parades! For an affordable, comfortable, active or relaxed lifestyle with year-round sunshine, Colony Cove is sure to be your ideal community. Just an hour and 45 minutes from Orlando and Disney World, and 25 minutes to Anna Maria Island, Ellenton is a quaint town in Manatee County, with a lot to offer. It benefits from warm tropical breezes and an easy-going, friendly atmosphere. With a local outlet mall, numerous places with outside dining on the Manatee River, and close proximity to I-75, you'll have plenty of opportunities for leisure and recreation. You are sure to take pleasure in Ellenton's comfort and conveniences.