631 N Orange Ave #208

Newly renovated 2nd floor condo in the walkable downtown. Located In the Mentone Court complex with just 16 residences in the heart of the Rosemary District. The complex is not in a flood zone, has covered parking 50 feet away, hurricane shielded windows and a motorized 12' hurricane shade on the oversize outdoor lanai. Pay only electricity and for cable (if desired). It's the closest rental A walkability score in the 90s makes it a "Walker's Paradise" and four restaurants with outdoor dining are half-a-block away in gorgeous Citrus Square. Or walk five-minutes to the Main Street dining scene, and its just a few blocks to Whole Foods. Some photos arevirtually staged. Bright and well laid-out, this 2nd floor corner unit feels spacious with high ceilings, big windows porcelain tile throuhgout, oversize lanai and five (5) closets. Recessed LED ceiling lighting, plantation blinds and the vertical blinds on 12' sliding glass door are all included. The kitchen's solid wood cabinetry complements granite countertops and under-cabinet lighting illuminates the pearlescent subway tile backsplash. Brand new are the induction range, dishwasher and refrigerator. Also new is the HVAC system and four Hunter remote-control ceiling fans. Two updated baths feature a pristine cast iron tub in one and an oversized shower with classic white subway tile in the other. A stacked W/D is included. The large primary bedroom fits a king bed and has a California-style walk-in closet. The oversize screened-in lanai is protected by a $7,000 motorized 12' roll-down Kevlar storm/sunshade rated for a Cat. 5 hurricane. A remote control lets it double as an adjustable sunscreen to use the patio all year. Water, sewer, trash, covered parking, landscaping and exterior maintenance are all included in the rent. You pay only for electricity and cable/internet. The Legacy Trail starts in Payne Park, a one mile bike ride away. Longboat Key is a short drive or just grab the nearby free Bay Runner trolley that runs daily every twenty minutes 7am 11pm to St. Armands Circle, then to Lido Beach Park with its huge pool and amenities, then on to unspoiled South Lido Beach with its nature walks. Unit #208 checks off every box for worry-free affordable downtown living with easy beach access. With its own covered parking spot and only 12-minutes by Uber to the airport, Unit #208 could be your seasonal 2nd home, or live full-time downtown and walk everywhere.