From the moment you arrive, you will fall in love with this Cristina Model Villa with a magnificent water view!  A lovely front yard with power washed and sealed pavers leads to the generous-sized front patio which provides a peaceful seating area adding to the comfort and serenity of the house. Upon entering you will be graced with panoramic views of the pond and the partial nature conservation setting. High quality ceramic tile flooring, laid diagonally, was installed in all the main areas, bathrooms and utility room. All rooms including the lanai are equipped with designer quality fans.  Recessed lighting was added in the great room, both bedrooms as well as the lanai. Added features are plantation shutters on all windows and crown molding throughout, which gracefully enhances - along with upgraded baseboards - the frame of each room. There is an electric outlet installed on the great room floor. A gourmet kitchen is upgraded with 42" cabinets, upper and lower lights, 2 glass front top panels, pull-out drawers in lower cabinets and in the custom-made pantry. There are quartz countertops with an extended breakfast bar for additional seating, complemented with an infusion glass subway style backsplash. The wall under the bar is tastefully enhanced with designer stone panels. All kitchen appliances are GE stainless steel with a quiet running LG dishwasher. There is also a breakfast area in the kitchen with ample space for informal dining. The master ensuite, with a bedroom window overlooking a pond, features a very large walk-in closet and a double vanity with undermount sinks. A glass door shower has floor-to-ceiling tiles installed with a double decorative listello. An added plus is the corner built-in seating in the shower! The location of the 2nd bedroom and bathroom creates a feel of a separate private suite -– perfect for the comfort and privacy of guests.  The 8 ft. sliding door off of the great room leads to a screened back lanai with pond views capturing the beauty of Florida living – water reflecting the colors of the sky changing throughout the day with frequent sightings of wildlife.  As an added bonus, the TVs in the guest room and 2nd bedroom (plus the mount) are staying! The roof was recently softly power washed. The outside of the Villa was painted last year (this service along with power washing of the exterior and the pavers are included in the HOA fees). Valencia Lakes is a golf cart community. It offers 40-acre waterfront outdoor recreation area with resort-style heated pool, lap & resistance pool, 40,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, deluxe Bistro to come soon, arts & crafts studio, har-tru tennis courts, fitness center, half-court basketball, pickleball & bocce courts, dog park, baseball park, hundreds of clubs and activities, RV/boat storage area. Over 100 acres is set aside as nature preserves; enjoy the quiet and solitude of peaceful views, birds and wildlife by the water edges. More than 3 miles of bike and walking paths. Great sense of community! Tampa, St. Pete and Sarasota 25-45 minutes away. Close to the airport, medical facilities, shopping & golf.