Take a close look at this “hidden gem” in the VILLAS OF SHERWOOD in the VILLAGE of CHATHAM! This well maintained, 2 BR / 2 BA / 1.5 Car Garage, COLONY Patio Villa in Marion County is a delightful retreat with so many positives - SUPER CLEAN, MOVE IN READY, LOW BOND, located in a quiet neighborhood, and it includes the unmatched VILLAGES LIFESTYLE! It is just a 1 minute jaunt across Legacy Lane to the Chatham Postal Station and it is 2 minutes by golf cart to the Chatham Rec Center w/ a Family Pool. By golf cart travel, the newer First Responder's Rec Center is approximately 8 minutes away and the Mulberry Grove Regional Rec Center is 7 minutes. The Mulberry Grove Shopping Plaza & CR 42 commercial corridor provides all of your everyday conveniences.The Lopez Legacy Championship Golf & Country Club with the popular Legacy Bar & Grill restaurant is only about a mile east from your front door! This villa is located in a golfer's paradise with Championship & Executive courses close by! AND, Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter Landing town squares with FREE nightly entertainment are only 13 minutes & 15 minutes away respectively. This villa's CURB APPEAL is quite inviting with the white picket fence and a large tree in the front yard. The tree provides desirable afternoon shade to the front SCREEN ENCLOSED LANAI w/ western exposure. The lanai has TILE FLOORS and pull-down shades, and is a perfect spot for savoring your morning coffee or unwinding with a good book in the early evening. Step inside the welcoming front door and you will immediately notice the SLIDING GLASS DOORS on the left, which provide NATURAL LIGHT to the main living area, a well designed combo living room / dining area. There is attractive LARGE TILE FLOORING in the foyer, dining area, kitchen, & hallway and carpet in the living room & bedrooms. The KITCHEN has WHITE CABINETS w/ crown molding, laminate countertops, white appliances including GAS STOVE, closet pantry, BREAKFAST BAR, cozy EAT IN AREA, and access to the garage from interior door. Down the hallway, you will find a linen closet on the right side which is adjacent to the Guest Bathroom. This second bathroom features a TUB/SHOWER COMBO w/ handheld shower head & etched glass sliding doors, a single sink/vanity and a DUAL FLUSH comfort height toilet. Bedroom #2, located on the right side of the hallway, has a closet, window for natural light, & a ceiling fan. The spacious PRIMARY BEDROOM can easily accommodate king size furniture, has a large WALK-IN CLOSET, a window for NATURAL LIGHT, and an ENSUITE BATHROOM. The Ensuite features a single sink/vanity, a WALK-IN SHOWER w/ handheld shower head, and an DUAL FLUSH comfort height toilet. Moving outside to the North side of the villa, you will find the TILED PATIO, which is a perfect spot for the BBQ grill and alfresco dining! Additional perks include: GAS HEAT & HWH which add to the home's energy efficiency * EPOXY FINISH on garage floor * ARCH SHINGLE ROOF (2020) * HVAC (2016). This home is more than just a comfortable place to live—it's a great LIFESTYLE! Call today for a private showing before it's too late! BOND BALANCE ~ $1388.79.