**NEW ROOF WILL BE INSTALLED PRIOR TO CLOSING! BOND PAID WILL BE PAID OFF AT CLOSING! FURNISHINGS INCLUDED! GOLF CART GARAGE!** Situated in the HIGHLY DESIRABLE VILLAGE OF GILCHRIST, this METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED 3 BR/2 BA IRIS DESIGNER offers a wonderful combination of LOCATION, SPACE, COMFORT and PRIVACY! This popular BLOCK & STUCCO model features a 2-CAR + GOLF CART GARAGE, attractive curb appeal, PRIVACY LANDSCAPING and a NW-FACING SCREENED LANAI. Best of all, a NEW ROOF will be installed PRIOR TO CLOSING, and the remaining BOND BALANCE of $14,397.38 will be PAID OFF AT CLOSING, reducing annual assessments by approximately $1,211! As you approach, you'll appreciate the attractive landscaping and inviting entry with a GLASS-INSERT FRONT DOOR and TWO GLASS SIDELIGHTS. Upon entering, you'll immediately notice the spacious OPEN-CONCEPT DESIGN, VAULTED KNOCKDOWN CEILINGS and natural flow between the Kitchen, Breakfast Nook, Living and Dining areas. There's even a convenient COAT CLOSET, a feature not commonly found in Designer homes! The BEAUTIFULLY APPOINTED KITCHEN boasts NEW QUARTZ COUNTERS (2025), CUSTOM BACKSPLASH, STAINLESS APPLIANCES including a newer SAMSUNG REFRIGERATOR, GLAZED MAPLE CABINETS with PULL-OUT SHELVES (even in the pantry!), ABOVE & UNDER-CABINET ACCENT LIGHTING and a BUILT-IN WINE RACK. The adjoining BREAKFAST NOOK offers sliding doors to the lanai, while the spacious LIVING and DINING areas provide wonderful flexibility for furniture placement. The Dining area could easily accommodate a piano, sitting area or other uses to suit your lifestyle. Sliding glass doors from the Living Room open to the inviting NW-FACING SCREENED LANAI with TILE Flooring, where you'll enjoy relaxing or entertaining surrounded by PRIVACY LANDSCAPING! The SPACIOUS PRIMARY SUITE features a TRAY CEILING, LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET, EN-SUITE BATH with QUARTZ COUNTERS, DUAL SINKS, TILED ROMAN SHOWER with GLASS BLOCK ACCENT and PRIVATE COMMODE. A PRIVACY DOOR separates the TWO GUEST BEDROOMS and GUEST BATH from the main living areas, providing a comfortable retreat for visiting family and friends. Both Guest Bedrooms feature built-in closets, one with a TRAY CEILING. The Guest Bath offers QUARTZ COUNTERS and a TILED TUB/SHOWER combination. The convenient INDOOR LAUNDRY ROOM includes the WASHER & DRYER and EXTRA CABINETS. The spacious 2-CAR + GOLF CART GARAGE offers ATTIC STAIRS for additional storage, EXTRA CABINETS, UTILITY SINK, KEYLESS ENTRY + a WHOLE-HOUSE NOVA WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM. **ADDITIONAL UPDATES:** WATER HEATER replaced 2020; HVAC 2013 (serviced TWICE YEARLY). The NEW ROOF and BOND PAYOFF at closing offer substantial benefits to the new owner! **LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION!** Ideally situated in the VILLAGE OF GILCHRIST, convenient to BOTH BROWNWOOD and LAKE SUMTER LANDING TOWN SQUARES, EVANS PRAIRIE and BONIFAY COUNTRY CLUBS, numerous RECREATION CENTERS, POOLS, EXECUTIVE & CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES, SHOPPING, RESTAURANTS and all the wonderful amenities The Villages has to offer! **A BEAUTIFULLY MAINTAINED HOME in a FABULOUS LOCATION, with FURNISHINGS INCLUDED, NEW ROOF, GOLF CART GARAGE and BOND PAID AT CLOSING! DON'T MISS THIS ONE!** So..WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? IF NOT NOW, WHEN??