1001 Starkey Rd 657 NEW LOWER PRICE! Paradise Island is bustling 55+ community buzzing with activity. There are classic amenities such as pool, spa and clubhouse along with a wide variety of social groups. This 2 bedroom/2 bath home, in the pet section, is large with plenty of space to entertain friends and family. The monthly lot rent is $819.33 per month, which includes your water, sewer, lawn, garbage, cable and internet - a great deal! INTERIOR FEATURES:This 1994, furished, Jacobsen home, at over 1, 500 sq. ft. is a rare gem. The size alone is unique and coupled with details like crown molding, drywall, freshly painted walls and laminate flooring you will be living in style! Step into your wonderful open and airy living room with three large windows that flood the room with brilliant natural light. Flowing seamlessly from your living room is an unexpected additional room. This room is currently set up as a reading/sitting area complete with bookshelves and a fireplace. Cozy! It could also be the ideal spot for a home office. The kitchen is enormous! With a multitude of cabinet space, vinyl tile flooring , a cooking island with new stovetop and a newer refrigerator - this space is a dream! Other essentials include: fridge, range, wall oven, dishwasher, disposal, ice maker, microwave, double sink and closet pantry. The bright, light feeling continues here with a brand new skylight. A formal dining area is adjacent to the kitchen and offers a lovely space for those holiday and celebratory meals. An inside laundry room is a treat. Along with your full-size washer and dryer are overhead cabinets and new vinyl flooring. The Florida room is also quite large, 11x15. With all of that extra space, brand new blinds and new carpeting this is the place to be! A magnificent guest room is waiting to accommodate your overnight lodgers with an enormous walk in closet. The guest bathroom is everything your guests could need. There is a single vanity, wall cabinets - perfect for storing linens and extra toiletries, and a shower/tub combination along with new vinyl flooring. The primary bedroom suite is a delightful retreat. With a vaulted ceiling and ceiling fan to keep the cool air flowing, there is feeling of openness and space. You'll find another sizeable walk in closet in the primary bedroom. The en suite bathroom is fantastic - with double vanities separated by a garden tub! The toilet and walk-in shower are in a separate area that also showcases new vinyl flooring. EXTERIOR FEATURES:This home, located on a corner lot, has attractive mature landscaping on both sides of the home. The side-by-side parking is great and allows for you and your guests to come and go with ease. The entrance to your 8x11 shed is on the side on the home and is a tremendous place to take care of those overflow storage needs. Several items to note that enhance the home are a new roofover added in 2023, new plumbing throughout and a sprinkler system. The A/C was replaced in 2013 with new duct work being installed in 2020. Additionally, a new vapor barrier was installed in 2020. This roomy updated home, located in the pet section, is $129, 900. Paradise Island allows up to two animals(up to 40 lbs each) per household in the pet section. This park offers a wonderful lifestyle, with plenty to keep you busy or simply a place to relax and call home. Call today to make your appointment to view this property and see what the Florida coastal lifestyle is all about!