You will fall in love with this Cristina Model the moment you walk in!  A beautifully manicured front yard, embraced by ornamental pavers, leads to the front screened-in lanai and glass front door. Upon entering you will be graced with magnificent views of the lake and nature conservation setting.  New high quality moisture resistant laminate floors is installed in all areas with ceramic tiles in the baths. Recess lighting was added in the great room and lights (including ones in the baths) and fans have been upgraded. Added features are high-quality battery-operated window blinds in all windows! A gourmet kitchen is upgraded with 42" cabinets with crown molding, upper and lower lights, 2 glass front panels, pull-out drawers in lower cabinets and a custom-built pantry. There are granite countertops with extended bar for additional seating and are complemented with a washed stone backsplash. All stainless-steel appliances have been upgraded (2021 model refrigerator). In the kitchen, there is ample room for informal dining at a lovely location by the window. The master ensuite – with the window overlooking a beautiful private water and preservation site – has a very large walk-in closet, double upgraded vanity & glass door shower in the bathroom. The location of the 2nd bedroom and bathroom creates a feel of a separated private suite – perfect for the comfort of a guest!  The 8 ft. sliding door off the great room leads to a screened back lanai with beautiful nature views capturing the essence of Florida living:  Water reflecting the colors of the sky throughout the day and a nature preserve with wildlife often present.  There is a new washer and dryer in the utility room with a custom-built folding counter; a set of cabinets have been installed for additional storage. The numerous features of this home don't end here - a new state-of-the-art Lenox AirCon HVAC with Google thermostat was installed in 2021 and has a 10-year transferable warranty, a new water heater with pressure distributor 'pro-flo', a garage utility vacuum system (GUV), garage ready fridge/freezer (2023), Ring doorbell system and overhead shelving in the garage. The most recent upgrade is a SOLAR PANEL SYSTEM (owned and fully paid for) on the roof with a 25-year warranty, providing energy for the home and reducing electric bills to a minimum. The outside of the Villa will be painted next year (this service is included in the HOA fees). The inside was also recently painted. And as an added bonus, the TV in the 2nd bedroom is staying! Note that at the time of your showings some furniture might be removed from the home already due to owners' moving arrangements. Valencia Lakes is a 55+ golf cart community. 40-acre waterfront outdoor recreation area with resort-style heated pool, lap and resistance pool, 40,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, deluxe Bistro coming soon, arts and crafts studio, har-tru tennis courts, fitness center, half-court basketball, pickleball and bocce courts, dog park, baseball park, hundreds of clubs and activities, RV/boat storage area. 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 and 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, golf courses.