Welcome home to this recently refurbished 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located in the 55+ gated community of the Colonnades in S Lakeland. This location has easy access to the Polk Parkway, S Florida Ave, and the Lakeland Regional Airport that is now providing commercial flights to several regions in the country. The home has recently been refurbished and will provide comfort in knowing this home is turn-key ready! As you approach the home you will notice a 1 car carport with ample space for another vehicle. There have been new steps installed with vinyl that approaches your main entrance. The kitchen comes with updated granite countertops, barn sink, a cooking island that houses the built-in oven and can be utilized as an eating area, new lighting and plumbing fixtures, tiled backsplash, all newer stainless-steel appliances, closet pantry, and custom shelving. The Great Room provides ample space for your dining furnishings, with built in cabinetry for a storage/ bar area, along with the spacious living room with sliders leading to the enormous front enclosed porch. The flooring in the home has been replaced with luxury vinyl flooring throughout. The primary bedroom is equipped with 2 walk-in closets, as well as other closets that can be utilized for all your storage needs. The primary bedroom also features a dedicated and updated bathroom with dual sinks, new vanities with updated plumbing and lighting fixtures, and large walk-in shower stall. The additional bathroom boasts a tub/ shower kit, along with updated features. Other features include a dedicated utility room in the carport which houses the washer/ dryer hookup, exterior lighting, rain gutters, new roof in 2016, new plumbing in 2023, and much more. The community provides maintenance free living with the exterior of the home. The HOA fee pays for lawn service, internet, basic cable, use of the enormous community pool, a beautiful clubhouse with a library/ rec hall/ fitness center/ etc… Shuffle ball courts are on hand, as well as a dock leading out to a pond behind the clubhouse (great bass fishing!) Approval by the HOA is required for any new owner, yet easy to apply and be approved for. The home is also easy to show. Call today to make your appointment to view your new home located in this safe gated community located is a desirable location.