145 Rarotonga RoadNorth Port, FL 34287Price: $142,000

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Looking for a friendly community where you can make some new friends and enjoy a very active lifestyle? Make this TURN-KEY FURNISHED home yours and you can start living that dream now! This is a very spacious home located in the pet section of the popular Lazy River Village gated 55+ community in North Port. Bring your boat and you can have direct boating access from the community boat ramp and docks out to the Myakka River, Charlotte Harbor and the Gulf. The home features a well-designed 2-bedroom, 2-bath floor plan with over 1,400 square feet of living space, offering generous storage and plenty of room for hosting friends and family. Inside, you'll find a separate living room, dining area, and family room, all complemented by an open kitchen that creates an ideal setting for everyday living and entertaining. A screened lanai/Florida room and additional outdoor patio space provide inviting areas to relax and enjoy Florida's beautiful weather. Other practical features include a covered carport to keep your vehicle shaded and a spacious storage shed with washer, dryer, and laundry sink included, adding convenience to daily living. Golf cart with brand new batteries INCLUDED! The Lazy River Village community amenities are extensive and thoughtfully maintained. Residents enjoy access to a swimming pool and hot tub, a modern clubhouse with a wide variety of activities such as dancing, yoga, quilting, sewing, art, music, pool aerobics, and cornhole, as well as an exercise room fully equipped for staying active. Additional amenities include a library, craft rooms, card and billiards rooms, tennis, bocce, and pickleball courts, shuffleboard, horseshoes, a pitching and putting green with driving net, and a marina with 38 docks and kayak/canoe storage. A well-equipped woodshop is also available for hobbyists. The low monthly fee of $276 includes access to all amenities, lawn maintenance, and cable/Wi-Fi, with nominal additional fees for select features such as the woodshop, marina docks, kayak racks, and secured onsite storage. Ideally located, Lazy River Village is just a short drive from shopping, dining, beaches, golf courses, MLB Spring Training stadiums for the Braves and Rays, I-75, and Sarasota and Punta Gorda airports. If you're seeking an active, friendly community with outstanding amenities and a home that's truly move-in ready, this is one you won't want to miss.