This expansive countryside ranch AND remodeled 2/1 cottage, caters to diverse needs. The main house offers a formal dining room, modernized kitchen with granite countertops and breakfast bar, a convenient laundry room and large pantry off the kitchen for additional storage. The family/living room has a pleasing wood-burning fireplace. Other improvements include R-30 attic insulation, an upgraded electrical system, an independent septic system, and county water. The 20' x 34' covered porch provides a serene setting for entertainment and relaxation. The property is zoned A-1, spans 1.3 acres with no deed restrictions or HOA fees, and offers ample parking for boats, trucks, trailers, tractors and other farm equipment, including a designated 50-amp power RV hookup. The workshop is 24' x 16' with power. There are two storage sheds (one with electricity, 8' x 14') and a chicken coop with water and electricity. A wooden fence with double gates flanks the front of the main house, ensuring secure access to the backyard. The Timberline shingle roof and Trane 4-ton A/C unit with a dual compressor were installed in 2013. The added highlight is the detached Cottage/ADU, remodeled in 2017, featuring two bedrooms, one-bathroom, vaulted ceilings, kitchen, living room, and covered screened-in porch. This cottage is equipped with hurricane-rated impact windows. The property's location between I-275 and I-75 makes commuting to Tampa, St. Pete, Sarasota, Bradenton, and surrounding areas easy. You’ll have quick access to shopping at Publix, Winn Dixie, Detwiler’s Farm Market, Lowe’s, and the Ellenton Mall, as well as numerous local and waterfront eateries. Enjoy nearby beaches on Anna Maria Island, kayaking at Emerson Point, and boating and fishing on the Manatee River or in the Gulf.