*FURNISHINGS OPTIONAL* Building Insurance, Roofs, Water, Sewer, Lawn Care & Trash INCLUDED in HOA! Unit #20A two doors down just sold for $269,500! Welcome to the BEST Waterfront View in the ACTIVE 55+ community of Desoto Square Villas full of Activities and Amenities! This 2 bed/2 bath RENOVATED Maintenance Free condo has the most DREAMY pond view right from your Florida room. UPDATES: $20k in upgraded HURRICANE STRENGTH windows throughout plus, window tinting in all east, west and south windows in Florida room to control sun damage, glare and heat. AC IS NEW 06/2023. NEW Vinyl Plank floors, Bathroom Vanities and Back Lanai is enforced with Hardi Board siding. NEW Vinyl Plank flooring continuous throughout including closets except for tile in bathrooms and lanai. Updated Kitchen Cabinets with Granite Countertops, NEW high end Disposal, and NEW Exhaust Fan with Stainless Steel Backsplash behind Stove. 2yr old Refrigerator and Washer. Updated Ceiling Fans, Bathroom Vanities, and Toilet. Additionally, there are TWO outdoor patios for entertaining & relaxing in the year round Florida sunshine. Did I mention the mature landscaping and BUTTERFLY gardens? Community is PACKED with Amenities! HOA INCLUDES: Heated and Cooled year round Community Pool, Pickleball/Tennis Courts, Fitness center, 24/7 front gate, Trash, Cable, internet, Exterior Maintenance, Roofs, Clubhouse and MORE! Looking for FUN ACTIVITIES such as Water Aerobics, Tai Chi, Book Club, and Pickleball/Tennis groups- this community HAS IT ALL! This unit is located on a quiet cul de sac in a well established community & tucked behind the Manatee Sheriff's Dept. Open floor plan and ample sized bedrooms. Large master suite with walk-in closet and attached full bathroom with linen closet. The second bedroom, 2nd bath and additional linen closet is down the hall off living area ideal as a private guest suite. Laundry is located just out the kitchen door in the laundry closet in carport. Looking for shopping? Target, TJMaxx, Sprouts, Publix, restaurants and MORE minutes away! SRQ airport & beaches all located within a short distance! LeCom Field home of Pirates spring training and Downtown Bradenton entertainment close by! This is a 55+ no pet community (esa only) and one owner must have a 700+ credit score required by HOA for purchase. Don't miss out on this GEM!