One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome home, and bring your boat, as docks are available for a low fee of 25.00 with no fixed bridges to the Gulf! This spacious, two bedroom two bath, light & bright ground-floor end unit has been tastefully updated throughout. Some of the recent upgrades include: a new air conditioning unit in 2020, and in 2021 new receptacles / switches, remodeled bathrooms, carpeting in the bedrooms, window coverings, raised ceiling in the kitchen with recessed lighting, top of the line Samsung appliances, Maytag washer & dryer, hot water heater, and a garbage disposal. Enjoy your morning coffee or watch the birds at sunset in the enclosed lanai overlooking the pond and bay while avoiding the heat as the sliding glass doors have been recently tinted. This lovely residence is just a few short steps to everything the community has to offer including the pool, clubhouse, tennis and pickleball! The convenient covered carport parking and personal storage is located directly outside of your front door. Mount Vernon is a 55+ amenity rich, vibrant and very active waterfront community. There are many routine socials and fun / interactive activities and is maintenance free, offering a wonderful lifestyle at great value. The clubhouse has been newly remodeled with a new roof, banquet room, billiards, ping-pong, library & game room. Outdoors you will find the heated pool, a lakeside veranda, boat docks, tennis & pickleball courts, shuffleboard courts, spa, sauna, workshop & woodshop, chip & putting green, walking paths, butterfly garden, bayfront park, kayak launch & storage, bayside pavilion, lakeside gazebo, bird sanctuary, many ponds and spacious grounds of nearly 90 acres of wonderful Florida wildlife. Minutes by car, boat & bike to Bradenton's / Anna Maria's stunning white sandy beaches, a freshly caught dinner, live music with unique dining, shops, and top-notch medical facilities. (Dues include: water, sewer, trash, recycle, landscape maintenance, pest control inside/outside, cable 200 channels with HD box, internet at speed of 100 with router, exterior maintenance repairs & replacement including, roof, fascia, soffit) Some photos have been virtually staged.