491 Driftwood Ln, Ellenton, FL 34222

491 Driftwood Ln. Colony Cove, Ellenton, FL 55+ Community, Pet Friendly Monthly Lot/Lease This exceptional home is in close proximity to Riverside Pavilion and the Fishing Pier, Manatee Hall/Pool plus the Colony Cove Farm, Fitness Center, Dog Park and Marina are also located in Colony Cove South Section. It is on a low traffic interior lot with many great neighbors! RECENT UPDATES: 2022: Roof taped and sealed with elastomeric coating for energy efficiency. It has been coated every year for the last 4 years! 2021: New storm door 2018: New dishwasher and cooktop 2016: Sub-Floors updated and newer luxury laminate flooring and new vapor barrier. 2013: New HVAC and ducts 2012: New large hot water tank Newer electric panel that meets current code with many outdoor outlets Bimonthly pest control for a bug free environment! The Kitchen has lots of storage with a pantry and ample cabinetry. Steps away is the dining room with a custom built-in that is a great place to display your treasured items or even a coffee or adult beverage bar. The living room is a generous size with 2 large bay windows for plenty of natural light with direct access to the flexible use room. It has a private entrance and an auxiliary air conditioner with a dedicated breaker. It can be used as an extra bedroom, home office, den or hobby room. Both the owners bedroom suite and guest bedroom are large enough for king size furniture. Guest bedroom has a custom built wall length closet and drawer system. Owners bedroom has a wall closet and a walk in closet! Owners bedroom en-suite bath has a walk-in shower, vanity and commode. Guest bath has a tub/shower combo. The driveway (12 X 32 can hold 2 cars) opens into a screened lanai (12 X 18 plus another 10 ft of breezeway) with privacy and shade. The front has landscape stone that can accommodate another 2 vehicles! There is landscape lighting in the front of the home and a community street lamp for more outdoor illumination. It has laminate floors for a true outdoor living room! The attached storage shed (8 X 10) houses the washer and dryer (included) and offers even more storage! That is not all! So much outdoor living area to enjoy that you will feel like you are in a tropical paradise! Fully landscaped front, side and back yards. Low maintenance landscape rock and mulch cover the front and back yards. Large multiple usable areas in back yard for outdoor enjoyment and star/planet gazing at night. There is a fire pit and surrounding bench in corner of back yard safely nestled away from home. You will enjoy Crepe Myrtle and Mexican Petunias plus more Florida foliage and flowering plants that surround the property to offer privacy. There is a Mediterranean feel shady patio with concrete pavers lined by exotic palms for privacy and entertaining during those wonderful Florida nights. Access the yard via back door from the screened lanai that has another patio space large enough for chairs or bench to watch beautiful Florida sunrises to the east. There are paver walking paths all around home and through the entire yard. Also included are 2 large resin storage bins for gardening or grilling supplies. The home is move-in ready! It is exceptionally clean and the owner is a non-smoker and does not own pets so no lingering odors! There is plenty to do in the community and surrounding area. All community pools are open and outdoor activities abound. In the surrounding area the beaches, parks, trails, shopping and restaurants are open for business! Come enjoy the clean fresh air plus fresh vegetables, fruit and seafood. Colony Cove is an award winning waterfront and golf cart community with 6 heated pools (water aerobics), 9 community buildings, 75 slip marina (extra fee ~ kayaking and boat storage) with open access to the Gulf of Mexico, 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 so much