- 3 beds
- 3 baths
- 2,042 sq ft
1040 Cottage Dr, The Villages, FL, 32162
Community: The Villages®
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Home type
Single family
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Year built
2004
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Lot size
9,212 sq ft
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Price per sq ft
$686
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Taxes
$9794 / Yr
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HOA fees
$204 /
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Last updated
Today
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Views
21
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Overview
BOND PAID, COMPLETELY REMODELED, over 2,300 sq. ft. 3/2 COTTAGE with SALT WATER, HEATED POOL and TRAVERTINE DECKING located in the LAKE SHORE COTTAGES right next door to LAKE SUMTER LANDING! The homes in this Village are known for their unique architectural features with spacious screened porches found nowhere else in The Villages. Enjoy a low maintenance exterior and beautiful curb appeal with HARDIE PLANK SIDING, METAL roof and an amazing front porch with WOOD-LOOK PORCELAIN flooring, BEADBOARD ceiling, attractive RAILING, custom ceiling fans, and that’s before you even open the LEADED GLASS front door! Once inside, you’ll find NEW high end LUXURY VINYL PLANK flooring throughout the home. All of the columns, and separate living areas were removed to create a spacious OPEN FLOOR PLAN. Large windows let in plenty of natural light, with all NEW lighting including pendant lights over the breakfast bar, and chandelier’s over the formal and casual dining areas defining each area. Some of the extras include CROWN MOLDING, & 8” baseboards throughout, ! The kitchen has GRANITE countertops and backsplash, all new high end appliances ,under cabinet lighting, closet PANTRY, a FARMHOUSE sink, and a spigot at the sink with a REVERSE OSMOSIS system. The 15’x16’ guest bedroom/den and HALF BATH was added behind the LEADED GLASS French doors, with 13’ ceilings, and sliding glass doors that open out to the BEAUTIFUL SALT WATER HEATED POOL with waterfall, beautiful TRAVERTINE decking, with wrap around PRIVACY WALL on one side and an open view of the lovely garden on the other. The primary bedroom has a WALL MOUNTED TV, PLANTATION SHUTTERS, and an all NEW EN-SUITE BATH with large WALK-IN CLOSET, NEW cabinets, GRANITE countertops, CUSTOM mirrors, fixtures, and NEW walk-in shower with 2 SHOWERHEADS. The other guest room has lovely custom valances with 2 double sliding closet doors – a full wall of closet space and a WALL MOUNTED TV! The all NEW guest bath has GRANITE countertops, NEW LIGHTED VANITY MIRROR with adjustable settings, CUSTOM shower curtain, lovely subway tile with tub/shower, and a one piece SMART AUTOMATIC TOILET. And wait until you see the spectacular 29’x10’ room that was created off the living room across the back of home that opens out to the POOL AREA. Beautiful DIAGONAL TILE flooring, floor to ceiling “hurricane” glass picture windows, beadboard ceiling, and a MINI-SPLIT system so this delightful room is comfortably under HEAT and AIR. AND step outside from this room to a NEW elevated OPEN PATIO with railing for a great view of the flower garden, spacious backyard and beyond to the WATER VIEW. Other features include a Kinetico WATER filtration and softener whole house system, EPOXY painted garage flooring, gutters around the entire home, FRESHLY PAINTED EXTERIOR, NEWER HVAC SYSTEM to accommodate newly added sq. footage, and TANKLESS WATER HEATER. There is not much in this spectacular home that is not NEW! SUCH A GREAT LOCATION! This unique neighborhood also has its own community pool – a great place to see your neighbors and make new friends. And all the shopping, dining and entertainment is found at the Market Square right around the corner. COME EXPERIENCE THIS AWESOME HOME. Don’t let this one get away!
Interior
Appliances
- Dishwasher, Disposal, Dryer, Kitchen Reverse Osmosis System, Microwave, Refrigerator, Tankless Water Heater, Washer, Water Softener
Bedrooms
- Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms
- Total bathrooms: 3
- Half baths: 1
- Full baths: 2
Laundry
- Inside
- Laundry Room
Cooling
- Central Air
Heating
- Natural Gas
Features
- Built-in Features, Ceiling Fan(s), Crown Molding, High Ceilings, Open Floorplan, Main Level Primary, Stone Counters, Tray Ceiling(s), Walk-In Closet(s), Window Treatments
Levels
- One
Size
- 2,042 sq ft
Exterior
Private Pool
- Yes
Roof
- Metal
Garage
- Attached
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Golf Cart Parking
Carport
- None
Year Built
- 2004
Lot Size
- 0.21 acres
- 9,212 sq ft
Waterfront
- No
Water Source
- Public
Sewer
- Public Sewer
Community Info
HOA Information
- Association Fee: $204
Taxes
- Annual amount: $9,793.94
- Tax year: 2025
Senior Community
- Yes
Features
- Community Mailbox, Deed Restrictions, Dog Park, Fitness Center, Gated, Guarded Entrance, Golf Carts Permitted, Golf, Irrigation-Reclaimed Water, Playground, Pool, Restaurant, Sidewalks, Special Community Restrictions, Tennis Court(s)
Location
- City: The Villages
- County/Parrish: Sumter
- Township: 18S
Listing courtesy of: Jana Raber, REALTY EXECUTIVES IN THE VILLAGES, 352-753-7500
MLS ID: G5115808
Listings courtesy of Stellar MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. Based on information submitted to the MLS GRID as of Aug 08, 2026, 12:50pm PDT. All data is obtained from various sources and may not have been verified by broker or MLS GRID. Supplied Open House Information is subject to change without notice. All information should be independently reviewed and verified for accuracy. Properties may or may not be listed by the office/agent presenting the information. Properties displayed may be listed or sold by various participants in the MLS.
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Community Key Facts
Age Restrictions
- 55+
Amenities & Lifestyle
- See The Villages® amenities
- See The Villages® clubs, activities, and classes
Homes in Community
- Total Homes: 70,000
- Home Types: Single-Family, Attached, Condos, Manufactured
Gated
- No
Construction
- Construction Dates: 1978 - Present
- Builder: The Villages, Multiple Builders
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The following amenities are available to The Villages® - The Villages, FL residents:
- Clubhouse/Amenity Center
- Golf Course
- Restaurant
- Fitness Center
- Outdoor Pool
- Aerobics & Dance Studio
- Card Room
- Ceramics Studio
- Arts & Crafts Studio
- Sewing Studio
- Woodworking Shop
- Performance/Movie Theater
- Library
- Bowling
- Walking & Biking Trails
- Tennis Courts
- Pickleball Courts
- Bocce Ball Courts
- Shuffleboard Courts
- Horseshoe Pits
- Softball/Baseball Field
- Basketball Court
- Volleyball Court
- Polo Fields
- Lakes - Fishing Lakes
- Outdoor Amphitheater
- R.V./Boat Parking
- Gardening Plots
- Playground for Grandkids
- Continuing Education Center
- On-site Retail
- Hospital
- Worship Centers
- Equestrian Facilities
There are plenty of activities available in The Villages®. Here is a sample of some of the clubs, activities and classes offered here.
- Acoustic Guitar
- Air gun
- Al Kora Ladies Shrine
- Alcoholic Anonymous
- Aquatic Dancers
- Ballet
- Ballroom Dance
- Basketball
- Baton Twirlers
- Beading
- Bicycle
- Big Band
- Bingo
- Bluegrass music
- Bunco
- Ceramics
- Chess
- China Painting
- Christian Bible Study
- Christian Women
- Classical Music Lovers
- Computer Club
- Concert Band
- Country Music Club
- Country Two-Step
- Creative Writers
- Cribbage
- Croquet
- Democrats
- Dirty Uno
- Dixieland Band
- Euchre
- Gaelic Dance
- Gamblers Anonymous
- Genealogical Society
- Gin Rummy
- Guitar
- Happy Stitchers
- Harmonica
- Hearts
- In-line skating
- Irish Music
- Italian Study
- Jazz 'n' Tap
- Journalism
- Knitting Guild
- Mah Jongg
- Model Yacht Racing
- Motorcycle Club
- Needlework
- Overeaters Anonymous
- Overseas living
- Peripheral Neuropathy support
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Pinochle
- Pottery
- Quilters
- RC Flyers
- Recovery Inc.
- Republicans
- Scooter
- Scrabble
- Scrappers
- Senior soccer
- Shuffleboard
- Singles
- Stamping
- Street hockey
- String Orchestra
- Support Groups
- Swing Dance
- Table tennis
- Tai-Chi
- Tappers
- Trivial Pursuit
- VAA
- Village Theater Company
- Volleyball
- Whist




