If you have been looking for a 2 bdrm 2 BATH condo in this desirable, PET FRIENDLY, 55+ community of CORTEZ VILLAS, here is your opportunity for NEXT LEVEL living. This well-built CONCRETE building is highly durable construction as a "shelter in the storm" and soon...a NEW ROOF at seller's expense! This END UNIT with 2 extra windows that provide more natural light, lives like a villa and comes with 2 deeded parking spots at the end of your sidewalk. The DESIGNER-INSPIRED UPDATING is beautiful with NEWER EASY TO MAINTAIN VINYL FLOORING. The bright and cheery kitchen has been updated with granite counter tops/backsplash and has plenty of storage in the walk-in pantry that has newer water heater and a laundry closet with large capacity washer/dryer. This FAVORED SPLIT FLOORPLAN has a large primary bedroom painted in soothing colors and an en-suite bathroom with a WALK-IN SHOWER. While the large 2nd bedroom and beachy-chic decor of the FULL BATH IN HALLWAY offers privacy. You'll enjoy the enclosed lanai as an expansion of living space. Maybe use it as an office or music room? The view of the green space of this END UNIT provides a private area with room for you outdoor grill and adds to your YEAR-ROUND FLORIDA LIVING! Part of the easy living with an affordable monthly condo fee ($430) is the maintenance of the landscaping and building (painted recently) by the association. The club house has a library, billiard tables and a kitchen for large get togethers. Want a social life? The clubhouse hosts monthly dinners, cook-outs, ice cream socials and domino nights. The POOL IS HEATED for your enjoyment. The reasonable condo fee ($430 monthly) pays for your basic cable, water, sewer and trash pick up. Cortez Villas are CONVENIENTLY located to all your needs. It is close to shopping, restaurants including drive thru favorites, Medical offices and hospitals, ROBINSON PRESERVE, GT BRAY PARK, YMCA and downtown Bradenton's RIVERWALK on the MANATEE RIVER. It is a short drive to ANNA MARIA ISLAND to watch the spectacular green flash sunsets or dance under the stars in the soft sand beach to the music from the Tiki Hut restaurants. I-75 is a short distance for easy drive to Tampa airport, trips to Orlando's amusement parks or Miami's nightlife! You'll appreciate being near to SRQ airport and Sarasota's art and entertainment district. Plus you'll enjoy world class dining/shopping at St. Armand's circle or the UTC mall. LIVE THE FLORIDA LIFESTYLE YOU DESERVE WITHOUT THE HIGH PRICE! Like the beautiful furnishings you see? Seller willing to sell separately. INVESTORS ALERT: CAN BE RENTED WITH NO WAIT TIME!