EXPERIENCE A BREATH OF FRESH AIR IN THIS CASUALLY COASTAL VILLA, where a pristine white interior and abundant natural light create an inviting atmosphere. NO INCREASE IN 2024 DUES & STRONG FINANCIALS! Seize the opportunity to be part of this lively bayfront community, complete with accessible BOAT DOCKS at the end of the street for just $25, offering easy entry to both Sarasota Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. NESTLED AT THE PEACEFUL END of a no-through-traffic street, this charming corner villa with a lovely private side-yard comes with a host of features, including an attached carport doubling as a covered patio, a driveway, and a spacious 23?x5? secure outdoor storage area?perfect for bikes, beach gear, sports equipment, fishing gear, and a garden shed. ELEVATE YOUR OUTDOOR LIVING EXPERIENCE by adding a 27-foot patio to the rear of the villa complete with garden. REST EASY KNOWING your investment is protected by a 2022 roof, 2023 3rd nails in roof wall connectors for insurance credits, a 2016 AC, and a 2016 WH? all within the solid framework of concrete block construction. STEP INSIDE this 1,227sf villa to discover an open-concept living design with a thoughtfully laid out split-bedroom floor plan. The seamless flow and abundant natural light from the cheery kitchen through to the Florida room make entertaining and everyday living a breeze. The kitchen boasts a stainless appliance suite, quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, ample light wood cabinetry, and tile flooring. Convenience meets efficiency with an indoor laundry area. FLEXIBLE LIVING SPACES are highlighted by a living-dining combination adorned with plank flooring and breezy ceiling fans. This area opens up to a delightful Florida room with so many uses. Both generously sized bedrooms, capable of accommodating king-size furniture, offer unique features. The primary bedroom features garden views, plank flooring, a new ceiling fan, a walk-in closet with attic access, and an ensuite bathroom with a walk-in shower, semi-frameless shower doors, safety bars, and an updated vanity and lighting. At the front of the villa, the secondary bedroom, also with plank flooring, is accompanied by an adjacent updated bathroom with a vanity, lighting, and a tub/shower combination with safety bars. THIS VILLA PROVIDES a blank canvas, ready for its new owner to embrace the Florida lifestyle in the welcoming community of Mount Vernon on Sarasota Bay. While Mount Vernon maintains a pet-free policy, service animals are welcomed. COMMUNITY FEATURES: remodeled clubhouse with banquet room, billiards, ping-pong, library & game room, lakeside veranda; boat docks; heated pool; tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard & bocce ball courts; spa; sauna; workshop & woodshop; chip & putting green; walking paths; butterfly garden; bay front park; kayak launch & storage; bayside pavilion; lakeside gazebo; bird sanctuary; tidal pond; many ponds & spacious grounds of nearly 90 acres teaming with wonderful Florida wildlife; plus many activities & socials! Mt Vernon is amenity rich and maintenance free offering an unparalleled lifestyle and great value. Have it all just minutes by car, boat and bike from Anna Maria Island?s sugar white sandy beaches, unique shops, & delicious dining. Start living like you're on vacation. DUES COVER: water; sewer; trash; recycle; pest control; cable 200 channels with HD box; internet at speed of 100 with router; exterior maintenance repairs & replacement; landscape maintenance; insurance.