Welcome to the 55+ Gated community of the Cascades at Southern Hills Plantation. Nearly new home located a stone's throw from Southern Hills Plantation Club with its Pete Dye designed golf course. You can enjoy spending time on your covered, screened lanai overlooking the view and openness of the retention area. The 'Elmwood' is an open concept layout with 2 generously sized bedrooms, a Flex Room, 2 full bathrooms, and a 2 car garage in nearly 1,700 sq ft of living space! This home boasts a very well appointed kitchen with a full suite of Stainless steel appliances including a modern range Hood vented to the outside from a convection range, in wall microwave, dishwasher and owner added French-door style stainless steel refrigerator with ice and water in the door. The beautiful quartz countertops are surrounded by 42 inch cabinets and include a pot and pan drawer and trash cabinet nestled in the huge island that offers additional counter space and seating. The master suite is quite spacious offering a generously sized walk in closet. The master bath boasts beautiful quartz counter tops and plenty of vanity storage, plus a large, tiled walk-in shower. The flex room off the master suite can be used as an office or den. At the front of the home you will find a full guest bath and guest bedroom. Owner-added upgrades include exterior gutters, screening on the rear porch, 2" plantation shutters on all windows and sliders. Washer and dryer included in the laundry room as well as laundry Tub and water softener pre-plumbs. Live surrounded by lots of natural Florida landscape while still only being 45 minutes away from Tampa. The community amenities include a resort style pool, large deck with lounge area, multi room clubhouse, fitness gym, and pickleball courts. For you Golfers, there is an optional membership available to residents of the Cascades at a discounted rate to join the award winning Golf club at Southern Hills just minutes away. SELLER IS VERY MOTIVATED.