Villa 283 is a lovely open light villa on the water. Kitchen, dining, living, family and florida rooms all have views of the water. Easy access to the ICW, Bay and Gulf. The villa has large white tile throughout, black and white kitchen with granite countertops, newer appliances in 2015. Since then a new Air Conditioning System was added in 2016, a new water heater and completely replumbed in 2017. A new washer in 2021 as well as a new roof put on in 2012 and was just coated with a 100% Silicone Roof Coating product called 'Henry' 9/2021. The product has a lifetime warranty from the company as well as the roofer who installed it. You can move in knowing that you don't have to worry about repairs or replacements. The villa overlooks two canals. There is a day dock within a few feet, where you can load up your supplies for a wonderful day on the water. Or you can be picked up by a neighbor going out for a fun filled day of watching the manatees and dolphins. Join the SRV Boat Club and join them on their day trips to local waterfront restaurants. Life is good at SRV! They have many activities to choose from including theme parties, Cabarets, Lunches, cards, board games, horse race parties, annual shuffleboard tournament followed by an award luncheon. The community is only 6.4 miles to the Bay front and Marina Jacks and a wee bit further to the Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, many 'little theatres', the Symphony and Opera plus numerous restaurants to choose from. It is 2 miles to Siesta Key and its world famous beach. Plus within walking distance or a short ride grocery stores, restaurants and a pharmacy. Within 15 minutes of 3 shopping malls so the location is perfect. The community also welcomes 2 pets no taller than 15" at the shoulder and they offer about 30 boat slips, on a first come first serve basis with access to the ICW, Bay and Gulf. So buy your boat a home and enjoy the good life this community has to offer.