Experience true Florida waterfront living with Gulf access right from your own backyard in the Manatee Cove 55+ Holiday Mobile Estates community. This well maintained two bedroom, two bathroom double wide manufactured home offers a spacious and easy flowing layout designed for both comfort and everyday enjoyment. Outside, tropical inspired landscaping and a convenient carport create a welcoming first impression. Inside, you will find a light and bright interior with an abundance of windows along with a sunroom, enclosed Florida room, and family room, giving you multiple spaces to enjoy morning coffee, casual gatherings, or quiet afternoons while taking in the water views. Numerous updates provide peace of mind and include updated windows in 2016, a newer A/C system installed in 2017, a 150 amp electrical panel completed in 2019, updated subfloors where needed, and a newer hot water heater. The kitchen offers an abundance of white cabinetry, laminate countertops, and newer stainless steel appliances. The adjoining dining room features built-in cabinetry, providing excellent storage solutions. The ensuite primary bedroom includes two walk-in closets, a built-in desk, and a thoughtfully designed layout with a sink area separate from the walk-in shower, making daily routines easy and efficient. The additional guest bedroom is spacious and features a reach-in closet, while the guest bathroom offers a dual sink vanity and a shower and tub combination. A large laundry room adds even more functionality with a utility sink and shelving on one side and a dedicated workshop area on the other, offering ample space for storage, hobbies, or projects. An additional freestanding shed provides even more storage flexibility. Step outside and enjoy what truly sets this property apart. The backyard opens to the Catfish Waterway Canal, which flows into Rocky and Ainger Creeks and continues out to Lemon Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, offering direct Gulf access that is ideal for boaters or for casting a line right from home and enjoying a truly fresh catch for dinner. A multi-tiered private dock with both water and electricity allows you to keep your boat ready to launch and enjoy local sandbars, waterfront restaurants, or head out into the Gulf to try and catch the big one. A separate dockside sitting area and raised deck provide peaceful spots to relax, watch wildlife, or enjoy sunset cocktails. An open air patio offers the perfect setting for grilling and outdoor dining. Holiday Mobile Estates is a welcoming 55+ community offering the rare advantage of no mandatory monthly fees with land ownership included. An optional low fee association is available for those who wish to participate and provides access to the clubhouse along with a full calendar of social activities and clubs. This creates a friendly neighborhood atmosphere where residents can be as active or as private as they choose. This location also puts you close to many restaurants, medical facilities, shopping and you are less than 5 miles from Englewood Beach. Whether you are looking for a full time residence or a seasonal retreat, this waterfront home at 1240 Seagull Drive offers an affordable opportunity to enjoy Gulf access, boating, and the relaxed Florida lifestyle.
