One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This Bright and Airy Rialto model is move-in ready and nestled on an oversized homesite in Valencia Lakes, Tampa Bay’s premier 55+ active community. Recently updated by the homeowners, this beautiful home boasts new luxury vinyl plank flooring, fresh interior paint, refinished white-painted maple cabinets with new hardware, a Carrier HVAC with UV light installed in 2019, and more. As you approach, you'll be greeted by a 3-car garage, lush mature landscaping, and extra space between homes, providing a sense of privacy and tranquility. Inside, the Rialto plan offers 3 spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1 half bath, and a 3-car garage. The home’s main living areas feature 17x17 floor tiles laid on a diagonal, ensuring an elegant and easy-to-maintain aesthetic. Best of all, there’s no carpet anywhere! The formal dining room, with its coffered ceiling and crown molding, sets the stage for elegant entertaining. The expansive great room, kitchen, and casual dining areas seamlessly flow together, with direct access to the 25 x 10 screened and covered lanai. This outdoor space is perfect for relaxation, offering lush landscaping and a high berm for added backyard privacy. The open-concept gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream, with 42" white-painted maple cabinets, designer brushed nickel hardware, a built-in cabinet pantry, under/over-cabinet lighting with crown molding and valance, glass cabinet doors with downlighting, granite countertops, a serving bar with an 18" extended bar top, tumble-stone marble backsplash, and stainless steel appliances. The primary suite is a peaceful retreat featuring a coffered ceiling, crown molding, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and two walk-in closets. The primary bathroom includes separate vanities, Corian countertops, and a large walk-in shower with a built-in seat and tile to the ceiling. Designed with privacy in mind, the split bedroom layout places the two secondary bedrooms separate from the master suite. Bath #2 features a tub/shower combo with tile to the ceiling, white-painted maple cabinets, and Corian counters with a banjo top. A conveniently located powder room with a pedestal sink serves guests. The laundry room is fully equipped with a washer/dryer, upper cabinets for storage, and a utility sink with built-in cabinetry. Additional upgrades include a whole-house water softener system, a 50-gallon water heater with a thermal expansion tank, ceiling fans, light fixtures, crown molding throughout, rain gutters, an epoxy garage floor, and garage overhead storage racks. Located in the Valencia Lakes community, residents enjoy the resort-style amenities, including a 40,000 square foot clubhouse, pools, fitness classes, pickleball, tennis, a bistro, art clubs, a 24-hour fitness center, live shows, and more. Experience the dream lifestyle of resort-style living every day. Don’t miss out on this move-in ready beauty!