Welcome to this exceptional Amalfi model home! Your journey begins before you even open the door, with inviting manicured landscaping accented with decorative pavers. As you enter the home through a screened veranda and impressive glass front door, you will immediately notice an abundance of natural light due to an airy open floor plan, 10’ ceilings, plenty of windows and light-colored floor tiles laid diagonally. Crown molding is featured throughout, and each window is dressed with plantation shutters. The luxurious gourmet kitchen features upgraded 42” maple wood cabinets with a couple of front glass panels, crown molding, upper and lower lighting and an upgraded built-in cabinet pantry. Additional kitchen features include: spacious granite countertops with an extended raised serving bar, natural-washed stone backsplash, upgraded GE stainless steel appliances with an almost-new refrigerator. There is also a generous space in the kitchen for casual dining. The kitchen flows into the Great Room, and from the Great Room an 8' tall sliding door opens to an air-conditioned sunroom featuring high quality tiles and an electrically powered zebra shade. The sunroom then opens into an extended screened and roofed lanai equipped with a roller shade and a fan for comfort on sunny Florida days. A private tropical garden on the back of the lanai adds vibrant colors of blooming flowers throughout the seasons, attracting birds and butterflies. All bedrooms have high quality vinyl flooring. The master in-suite offers a generously sized walk-in closet, double vanity, fabulous garden tub and stone countertops in the bathroom, which also includes a separate walk-in shower with tiles up to the ceiling and a lovely inlaid listello and frameless glass door. Each bedroom has a closet. A separate dining room is located just off the kitchen. The home has been painted inside and outside, roof and pavers have been power washed, pavers have been sealed and gutters are installed around the perimeter of the house. The home is also equipped with a new high energy efficient heat pump water heater and water softener system. The garage floor features recently installed epoxy flooring and a generous amount of storage cabinets. The utility room features a new washer and dryer, and cabinets were added for additional storage. Valencia Lakes is a 55+ golf cart community. 40-acre waterfront outdoor recreation area with resort-style heated pool, lap & resistance pool, 40,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, arts and crafts studio, har-tru tennis courts, fitness center, half-court basketball, pickleball & bocce courts, dog park, baseball park, hundreds of clubs & activities, RV/boat storage area. Deluxe restaurant/bistro coming soon! Over 100 acres set aside as nature preserves; enjoy the quiet and solitude of peaceful views, birds & wildlife by the water and more than 3 miles of bike & walking paths. Great sense of community with great friendly neighbors. Please call for a private showing and experience this wonderful community for yourself. Tampa, St. Pete and Sarasota are 30-45 minutes away. Close to the airport, medical facilities, shopping and golf.