17385 SE 78TH DRAUGHTON COURT ~•Bond is PAID!•~ ~•Roof New in 2021•~ ~•HWH New in 2025•~ ~•HVAC New in 2018•~ Perfect for Florida Living or Rental Income! This Charming 2 bed, 2 bath TURNKEY COLONY patio villa in the village of Chatham offers a PRIME OPPORTUNITY for buyers looking for a LOW-MAINTENANCE home or an investment property in The Villages! This is a SPECIAL Colony patio villa = the Fridge has been been MOVED out of the corner, and additional cabinets and countertops added! The kitchen is a standout with GORGEOUS QUARTZ Countertops, a GAS Range, STAINLESS Fridge & Dishwasher (12/2025), White Cabinets w/Crown, and a SUNNY SOLAR TUBE. Enjoy easy living with LUXURY VINYL PLANK flooring in the Living, Dining Area and Kitchen. You'll find the perfect place to relax and enjoy the Florida landscape in the front GLASS-ENCLOSED LANAI. The spacious primary bedroom features a WALK-IN closet and EN-SUITE bath with Updated Walk-In Shower. Outdoor living is a BREEZE on the side patio. This CLEAN and BRIGHT villa with smart updates makes ownership simple and worry-free. WHOLE-HOUSE Surge Protector. Move in, relax, and start to enjoy your own slice of The Villages lifestyle today! Call today for a Private Showing! Great location that is easy in & out of The Villages w/light traffic even in PEAK Season! Just a gentle walk or quick golf cart ride to Chatham Rec Center & Family Pool. Also, FABULOUS and Nearby - the “First Responders” Recreation Center with Walk-in Pool, Pitch-N-Putt Golf Course, PICKLEBALL, and more! Close to Nancy Lopez Country Club, Several Pools (Adult & Family) and Mulberry Grove Rec Center. Shopping, Banking, Restaurants and the VA Center are nearby! Tax line reflects property taxes only, and is estimated. Bond is PAID. Current Maintenance Assessment is $452/year. Current Fire Dept. $284/year. Note: Square footage information is taken from the Public Record and is deemed reliable, but not guaranteed. Room and garage dimensions are approximate: buyer to verify.