Welcome 'snowbird' or permanent resident to Historic Braden Castle Park, a 55+ community. This fully furnished charming cottage is a 1br, 1ba, at 850 s.f. and only three properties away from the beautiful Manatee River. Imagine visiting that view with a morning coffee or late day libation. Enter the house to a light and bright foyer, on to a Dining area opening to the Living Room, with sleeper sofa, which opens to a Bonus Room/Dinette. The Primary Bedroom, with queen bed, is off of the Living Room. There is another Bonus Room off of the Dinette which is set up with a futon for a quiet siesta or of course your guests. The interior layout has the possibility of a remodel to create a second bedroom. The bathroom is central to bedroom and common areas. The efficient kitchen is to the rear and along with the kitchen appliances, houses the washer and dryer. Talk about efficiency; cook, eat, wash, dry, fold in one location. You have a short hall leading to the kitchen and storage room with shelving for kitchen stuff, collectables, or open pantry. It too is light and bright. There is a covered car port to keep you out of the sun or occasional FL rain. Guest parking is available on a limited basis just around the corner from your property. Roof May 2024, HWH April 2024, supply water piping, with secondary shutoff, from meter to house 2024. HOA fee $400 annually. You maintain your property; the HOA maintains the common property. As with any HOA there are Rules and Regulations, you can review them at the community website. Some community amenities; clubhouse hosting many events and functions, incredible community fishing/observation pier jutting out into the beautiful Manatee River, community marina/boat launch. (Get to know friends who own a boat.) Wet/dry dock, when available, is an extra cost of $300. No community internet, however, they have a service with a provider at an adjusted price. The community is located minutes away from shopping, dining, medical, worship, interstates, airports, the many area wide cultural, sports, events & amenities, and the beautiful water and beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. Quaint, affordable, and waiting for you.