1039 Cottage DriveThe Villages, FL, 32162

BOND PAID on this CHARMING, UPGRADED 3/2 COTTAGE with NEW 2024 ROOF and HVAC, and newer 2019 HOT WATER HEATER! Located in the LAKE SHORE COTTAGES, perfectly positioned next to the most desirable and vibrant town square, LAKE SUMTER LANDING! The beautifully landscaped grounds create an inviting setting with the freshly painted HARDIE PLANK exterior, concrete stamped front porch and new glass front door with transom. LIGHT and BRIGHT the home immediately impresses with HARDWOOD FLOORING, PLANTATION SHUTTERS throughout, beadboard accents, and chair rails that add timeless, cozy appeal. The light-filled living room features a TRAY ceiling and French doors with built-in blinds, opening to a newly screened BACK PORCH offering a PRIVATE and “park-like” setting - an ideal space for relaxing or entertaining. An open floor plan connects the living area to the bright kitchen, complete with WHITE cabinetry, pull out drawers, pot drawers, new Cambria QUARTZ countertops, STAINLESS appliances, offering a GAS stove, a newer KitchenAid refrigerator and microwave, two pantries for ample storage, a SOLAR TUBE for natural lighting, and a breakfast bar with pendant lighting. The spacious dining room has 2 large windows and a solar tube and easy access to the kitchen. The guest accommodations are flexible and thoughtfully designed, including a front guest room with a queen-size Murphy bed and the 2nd guest room, currently used as an office, but also has a large closet. The guest bath features new Cambria quartz countertops and a tub/shower combination. The PRIMARY SUITE offers a walk-in closet and a well-appointed EN-SUITE BATH with dual vanities, subway-tiled shower with new FRAMELESS glass door, private toilet room with pocket door, and UPDATED finishes. Additional highlights include a spacious TWO-CAR garage with painted flooring, whole-house FILTRATION system, SOLAR TUBES, new rain gutters with leaf guards, newer garage door motor and rollers, and pull-down attic stairs. Nestled beside the community’s most beloved town square, this charming cottage blends timeless design, thoughtful updates, and a truly special location. This unique neighborhood also has its own community pool - a great place to see your neighbors and make new friends. And so convenient for shopping, dining, recreation, and entertainment! COME EXPERIENCE THIS AMAZING HOME AND VILLAGE!