1539 HOLLYBERRY Place, The Villages, FL 32162

**BACK ON MARKET DUE TO BUYER DEFAULT** NEW ROOF (4/26)! • LOW BOND! • Experience the charm of “STAY AWHILE COTTAGE”, a MUST SEE, beautifully UPDATED, TURNKEY with GOLF CART, 2/2 Austin model perfectly situated on a quiet cul-de-sac road in the highly sought-after Village of Duval! This PRIME LOCATION is a quick golf cart ride to BOTH Lake Sumter Landing and Brownwood Paddock Squares, just a 1/4 mile to Seabreeze Regional Recreation Center, and minutes from seven executive and championship golf courses! An OPEN CONCEPT floor plan welcomes you into the SPACIOUS main living area where gorgeous LUXURY VINYL PLANK flooring (2023) flows seamlessly throughout - No carpet! - The interior is bathed in natural light thanks to THREE SOLAR TUBES and shines with FRESH NEUTRAL PAINT and UPDATED LIGHTING INSIDE and OUT. The bright, updated kitchen sports BRAND-NEW(2026) QUARTZ countertops, a full QUARTZ backsplash, a deep stainless sink with designer faucet, and WOOD cabinetry with PULL-OUT shelving in the lower cabinets. The primary suite boasts a WALK-IN closet and convenient sliding glass doors to the lanai while its en-suite bathroom features a WOOD vanity, WALK-IN shower, and a LINEN closet. The SPLIT FLOOR PLAN places the second bedroom and bath across the home, providing exceptional PRIVACY. Bedroom two offers a WALK-IN closet and the additional bathroom is well-appointed with WOOD cabinetry, makeup vanity, tub and shower combination, and a hall LINEN closet. Relax in the inviting OVERSIZED, ENCLOSED LANAI featuring tinted acrylic windows and screens and comfortable furnishings—perfect for year-round enjoyment! Enjoy peace of mind with major mechanical updates, including a BRAND NEW architectural shingle ROOF (2026) and a RECENTLY RENEWED HVAC system (2024) featuring an integrated WHOLE-HOUSE Ultra Violet air purifier for superior air quality. Functional additions include a NEW WASHER, SMART IRRIGATION SYSTEM, and a NEW EPOXIED GARAGE FLOOR. “Stay Awhile Cottage” is a quality turnkey property, from the fully supplied kitchen to the TWO king bed suites. A YAMAHA GOLF CART is also INCLUDED—perfect for cruising to the nearby town squares for nightly live entertainment and world-class dining. With a significantly low bond balance, “Stay Awhile Cottage” is a high-performing asset with a documented lucrative short-term rental history and a consistent track record of 5-star reviews. If you wish, the seller can assist the buyer during their startup, providing the ability to leverage the existing 5-star rating and proven local resources. Whether you are looking for a PERSONAL RETREAT or a TURNKEY RENTAL BUSINESS, this home delivers COMFORT and PROVEN VALUE in an UNBEATABLE LOCATION! DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY to make this INCREDIBLE TURNKEY HOME YOUR OWN! Call today to schedule your Private Showing or Virtual Tour!