PICTURESQUE LAKE VIEWS AND AN EXCEPTIONAL VALUE IN COASTAL LIVING! Imagine waking up to tranquil water views, with jumping mullet, diving pelicans, and majestic ospreys soaring overhead. Tucked away on a peaceful peninsula cul-de-sac in the highly sought-after Lexington Circle of Mt Vernon on Sarasota Bay, this turnkey furnished lakefront villa offers the blend of comfort, privacy, and relaxed coastal living. NOT READY TO RETIRE, BUY NOW and start enjoying the benefits immediately! Rent the property during the peak season until you're ready to retire, while still using it yourself throughout the rest of the year as your schedule allows. Seasonal rental income can help offset your ownership costs. ENJOY THE EASE of single-level living in an open-concept floor plan designed for both everyday living and entertaining. The concrete block construction provides peace of mind along with the association’s responsibility for the villa’s exterior, including the roof! TWO SPACIOUS BEDROOMS are thoughtfully positioned on opposite sides for maximum privacy for everyone, making this villa ideal for hosting family and friends. THE PRIMARY SUITE features an ensuite bathroom, a large walk-in closet to organize your belongings, pull-down attic stairs to easily access additional storage space, and a charming bay window with a built-in window seat overlooking the sparkling lake. THE BRIGHT, CHEERFUL KITCHEN showcases updated appliances, a closet pantry, and a convenient breakfast bar that opens to the main living area; just perfect for enjoying both conversation and the view! OUTDOORS- Enjoy a covered front patio with water views and at the back of the villa, an open patio overlooks the water too, offering two peaceful settings to relax or entertain in the sun or shade. The poly pebble surface is both durable and designed to minimize puddling. There is also excellent potential to expand the rear patio and extend the outdoor living space behind the carport, creating your own waterfront entertainment retreat. THE ATTACHED CARPORT has a 12x5 secure storage area which is ideal for beach gear, sports equipment, and electric bikes. The private driveway provides you and your guests with additional parking options. THIS VILLA’S PRIME LOCATION offers you peaceful serenity. Experience it for yourself and schedule your private tour today. THIS MOVE-IN READY property is a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a vibrant community so close to all the conveniences and Anna Maria Island’s old Florida casual lifestyle. DUES COVER- water; sewer, trash, recycle, pest control, cable with HD box, internet with router, exterior maintenance/repairs/replacement, landscape maintenance, and insurance. COMMUNITY FEATURES- remodeled clubhouse, banquet room, billiards, ping-pong, library/game room, lakeside veranda, boat docks, heated pool, tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, bocce ball, spa, sauna, workshop, chip/putting green, walking paths, butterfly garden, bayfront park, kayak launch/storage, bayside pavilion, lakeside gazebo, bird sanctuary, tidal pond, many lakes, spacious grounds of nearly 90 acres teaming with Florida wildlife, and activities/socials! MOUNT VERNON ON SARASOTA BAY is amenity rich & maintenance free, offering an unparalleled lifestyle & great value. Have it all just minutes by car, boat & bike from Anna Maria Island’s sugar white sandy beaches, unique shops & delicious dining. ENJOY THE BEST of coastal living with comfort & breathtaking surroundings. Make an offer today.