"A good home must be made, not bought..." Unless you are lucky enough to buy THIS home, where the sellers did it all for you! Pride of ownership is ABUNDANT in this charming 2 bed/2 bath condo in the beautiful 55+ community of Five Towns. When you visit Dorchester 308, be sure to have a little sit on the gliding wooden bench in the private screened balcony fitted with roller shades for added comfort and privacy! AC Condenser was updated in 2011, and HVAC has been maintained 2x/year thereafter. Kitchen was thoughtfully remodeled 5 years ago with trendy bright cabinets, stylish and easy to clean quartz countertops, colorful tile backsplash, and all stainless-steel appliances - plus garbage disposal was replaced only 1 year ago! Both bathrooms have been beautifully updated. IN UNIT washer/dryer is just 6 years old. Carefully selected LVP flooring in a neutral shade was installed throughout, except for master bathroom tile. Windows are custom hurricane-rated from Home Depot and each were fitted with custom, ultra-easy-to-clean colonial shutters. Front door features modern keyless entry on the main door, and a brand-new storm door. Lucky Buyer can keep the deep freezer in the guest room!! Furniture is negotiable, so is the cute beachy decor!! Unit comes with parking space #15 which is very conveniently located. Current homeowners only pay around $880/year in electricity bills!! Brand new roof on building is only 1 year old. Building was just painted, and the elevator is new, pending cosmetic updates within the cab. (About the furniture: Master bedroom bed is an adjustable Tempur-Pedic queen, and the guest bed has barely been used. Both bedrooms have matching nightstands and dressers. Living room features an extra-long cabinet under the TV, cute coastal rugs, a modern leather sofa set, and marble-topped end-tables. The Dining room has a beachy dining set with collapsible table and 2 chairs, and a tall cabinet for extra pantry space. Don't forget the wooden gliding bench on the porch. If buyer would like any or all items, include them in your negotiations!) Schedule a showing today and envision your next chapter in Five Towns. All listing information is considered highly reliable according to the seller, but it is the buyer's responsibility to verify. Gas hot water is maintained by the building. Shopping, Restaurants, Banking, and more can be easily found within a short drive in any direction! Both the Baypines VA Healthcare Facility and HCA Hospital are less than 10 minutes away! Soak up the sun at the closest beach, Madeira, which is only 10 minutes away, or shop, eat, and drink to your heart's content in Downtown Saint Pete, which is an easy-breezy 20-minute drive away! Experience resort-style living at Five Towns, an expansive 111-acre 55+ community where lush, meticulously maintained grounds invite you to stroll, explore, and unwind. Here, you will find 9 tranquil ponds, 6 pools plus a soothing hot tub, and 3 outdoor kitchen gazebos equipped with grills and refrigerators for effortless entertaining. For active days, enjoy tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, and bocce ball, all complemented by 2 welcoming clubhouses that house a billiards room, a library, 2 fitness centers, 2 auditoriums, and 2 card rooms. Feel like being social? Join one of the 20+ Clubs in Five Towns! This Active community offers Bingo, Game Nights, Painting Classes, Theater Club, Potlucks, Line Dancing, Zumba, Yoga, Tai Chi, Dances, Pancake Breakfasts, and more!!