OPEN HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17TH 2:00-4:00 PM! Welcome home to: 709 Bittersweet Cove Dr.! Serenity awaits on the St. Joseph River. Step outside to a maintenance-free 21'x12' Trex composite deck with cable railing and awning, offering wonderful views of the water. The enclosed front courtyard complete with a natural gas fire pit and hot tub is the perfect spot to unwind the moment you arrive. Inside, this villa has been updated throughout. The family room features a gas log fireplace and 10-foot ceilings, with luxury-grade vinyl plank flooring, custom blinds, fresh interior and exterior paint, and leaf filter gutter guards. The master en suite faces the channel and includes custom shelving in the walk-in closet, plus a bathroom with heated tile floors, floating vanities, and a tiled walk-in shower with a no-step entry. A private office with French doors opens to the courtyard, and the main level also includes a convenient laundry room. Need more entertaining space? The walk-out basement delivers with 9-foot ceilings, a kitchenette, a gas log fireplace, and a 3-season room with storm windows and screens. Two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom, and plenty of storage complete the lower level. The heated garage features non-slip textured rubber flooring, and the home is equipped with a tankless water heater, water softener, and reverse osmosis system. The sellers have lovingly and meticulously maintained this home. This villa community also includes tennis courts.