Under contract-accepting backup offers. 1st FLOOR!! IF you are seeking an ideal LOCATION AND AMENITIES, then you found it here! NEW UPDATES COMPLETED. SEPARATE 2ND BEDROOM WITH EN-SUITE. The Unit has been painted and sliding doors have had new rollers and function like new BIRD BAY offers resort-like amenities including Tennis and Pickle ball courts, Shuffleboard, heated pools, a Fitness Center, Library, plus meeting & activity rooms. The clubhouse has plenty of social activities available if you want to participate. All this within an easy walk from this unit and in addition, Bird Bay 1 has its own large heated pool! This 1ST FLOOR unit has a SECLUDED FRONT PATIO which is rare, with private access from your master bedroom making it your ideal hideaway for enjoying your quiet time with a morning coffee or your after hours beverage under the stars. Adjacent to this patio is your private storage unit with a washer/dryer combo and its own separate hot water heater. This unit has a BRAND NEW HVAC so you are all set. Once you enter this unit, you will see that the kitchen has granite countertops and a wide-opening pass through to the dining area. You will appreciate the new floors in the living areas, bedrooms and both bathrooms. You will be impressed with the flow all the way through this spacious unit to a large enclosed lanai. The lanai has sliding glass doors and screens giving you additional living space and offers beautiful air flow through the home. The Master bedroom has built in shelves and a large walk in closet. The updated en-suite bath has additional storage as well. You will enjoy this peaceful oasis with the views of your private patio through the sliding glass doors. Bird Bay has acres of mature trees and lakes that adds to its peaceful setting. The unit has 1 covered private parking space and there is guest parking available. You can rest easy in inclement weather, because the unit comes equipped with hurricane shutters! It has close proximity to shopping, restaurants, beaches, interstate 75, airports, our new SMH hospital and our well know Legacy Trail which has access right at the entrance. So go out and enjoy a walk, a bike ride or drive up over the bridge and you are on the Island of Venice. Come experience downtown Venice, it has a vibe all its own! So come see what you can have right here at 658 Bird Bay Circle Furniture is negotiable. Don't hesitate to come and take a look There are some staging items that are not included.