2491 Cottonwood LaneNorth Port, FL 34289Price: $269,900

Welcome to this attached 2-bedroom, 2-bath Carriage Home with a den/flex room and a 2-car garage. Mature birds of paradise and a Mexican fan palm frame the inviting entrance, while the enclosed lanai overlooks a sparkling lake. Laminate and ceramic tile flooring throughout-no carpet-make Florida living easy. The chef-inspired kitchen features wood cabinets, solid-surface countertops, stainless steel appliances, and a window-lined breakfast area filled with morning light. Recent upgrades include a smooth-top electric range (January 2024), 3-ton air conditioner (March 2026), microwave (April 2026), and tankless water heater (July 2026). The sought-after Carriage Homes neighborhood within Lakeside Plantation offers quiet, tree-lined streets, friendly neighbors, and a private heated pool with a gazebo. For more activity, Lakeside Plantation provides a resort-style pool and spa, community building, pickleball and tennis courts, bocce ball, a lakefront park with grills, tables, and a gazebo, plus a playground. Miles of sidewalks, lakes, and preserves complete this golf-cart-friendly community and the Florida lifestyle you have been dreaming of. Several Gulf beaches are 30-40 minutes away, and international airports are about 45 minutes away. This home will not last long-act before the snow flies up north.