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LOOKING FOR PEACE AND TRANQUILLY WITH SWEEPING WATER VIEWS AND LUSH BARRIER ISLANDS JUST BEYOND? Well, you have found it here in this maintenance free, bay front, ground floor condo. Nestled between Sarasota Bay, a sparkling pond and a beautiful bayfront park this condo has a "sweet-spot". It features an open concept living design with a split bedroom floor plan. As an added BONUS you will appreciate the glass enclosed screened lanai, small patio and covered parking with a secure storage unit. The storage unit is perfect for your beach, fishing, and sports gear, plus there is a place for your bike too. The moment you step in the front door you are greeted with an amazing water view. Up front the fully equipped kitchen has breakfast bar, closet pantry and abundant bisque cabinetry. It opens to the spacious dining-living room combination providing flexibility for furniture placement. From the lanai you will enjoy bird watching by day and stunning sunset skies at night. The jumping mullet, playful dolphins, and passing boaters are entertaining too. You can sit outside to take in all the Florida sunshine and view nature closeup through binoculars. Bayside the primary bedroom holds a king size suite of furniture and boasts an ensuite bathroom, walk-in closet, sparkling bay views, and sliders to the lanai. Up front the roomy secondary bedroom and adjacent bathroom can be tucked away behind a pocket sliding door to create a mini-suite for your overnight guests. Updates are sprinkled throughout this 1,338sf condo. The neutral décor includes bisque cabinetry, tile flooring with carpet in the bedroom, creamy shower tiling with white fixtures, windows blinds, and ceiling fans. Additional mentions: 2019 water heater & 2014 Trane AC. Move-in and start enjoying a Florida lifestyle. You will be glad you did. There are available boat docks for a onetime $25 application fee. Mt Vernon is a pet free community, but service animals are always welcome. COMMUNITY FEATURES: remodeled clubhouse with banquet room, billiards, ping-pong, library & game room, lakeside veranda; boat docks; heated pool; tennis & pickleball courts; shuffleboard 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 & 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. The Mt Vernon Lifestyle knows no limits! Dues include: water; sewer; trash; recycle; pest control inside & outside; cable 200 channels with HD box; internet at speed of 100 with router; exterior maintenance repairs & replacement including, roof, fascia, soffit; landscape maintenance. WELCOME HOME :)