One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This beautifully designed Florence model home in Valencia Lakes, Tampa Bay's premier 55+ community offers a perfect blend of luxury, comfort, and resort-style living. The home features 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 2-car garage. Inside, the foyer welcomes you with an elegant 13-foot coffered ceiling, crown molding and gorgeous engineered hardwood flooring throughout the entire home with 17x17 tile flooring in all the wet areas. That's right, there is no carpet anywhere for cleaner living. While the expansive great room is complemented by a custom built-in wall unit with electric fireplace and 8-foot triple glass sliders that open to the large rear lanai—ideal for entertaining or relaxing. The informal dining room opens to the great room and features custom trim work and wall mirrors adding a touch of elegance to this lovely home. The gourmet kitchen is a chef’s dream, with granite countertops, 42" raised-panel white cabinets, a tumble stone marble backsplash, a menu desk, R/O water system under the porcelain undermount sink, upgraded stainless steel appliances, including a spacious breakfast bay window. The primary suite is a tranquil retreat, with two walk-in closets, a coffered ceiling, and triple sliders leading to the rear lanai. The primary bathroom features dual vanities with designer mirrors, granite countertops, a large shower w/ frameless glass enclosure with tiled shower seat, and a separate Roman tub. This is a split bedroom plan with both secondary bedrooms away from the primary suite for maximum privacy for guests. The 2nd bathroom includes a tub/shower with shampoo niche, granite countertops with a banjo top and custom mirror with medicine cabinet for storage. The laundry room includes a washer, dryer, and utility sink with cabine. Additional features include ceiling fans, light fixtures, window blinds, a water softener system installed in 2023, high efficiency HVAC with UV light and new thermostat installed in 2016, water heater replaced in 2018, epoxy garage flooring, crown molding throughout, and screened front entry. This home offers an exceptional living experience within the Valencia Lakes community and is packed with amenities, including a 40,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, pools, tennis, pickleball, fitness classes, a bistro, art center, live shows, clubs and more. Whether you’re looking for relaxation or an active lifestyle, this community has it all. Contact us today to schedule a showing and discover all that this home and community have to offer!