One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Welcome to one of the most IMPRESSIVE 55+ retirement communities in America – THE VILLAGES in sunny central Florida, where your DREAM HOME awaits! Nestled on a CUL-DE-SAC lot & a QUIET street in the VILLAGE of SANTO DOMINGO, this lovely MARABELLA Designer home has 3 BR / 2 BA / 2 CAR GARAGE, NO HOMES BEHIND, BOND PAID, and includes the unmatched VILLAGES LIFESTYLE! This home has a SUPER CONVENIENT LOCATION near the US Hwy 441/27 commercial corridor for all of your everyday conveniences – PO Boxes, dining, shopping, medical care, gas stations, beauty salons, entertainment, etc. There is FREE nightly entertainment at SPANISH SPRINGS & LAKE SUMTER LANDING – only a 7-15 min golf cart ride away! You will also have easy access to the VILLAGES LIFESTYLE at three nearby rec centers w/ pools – El Santiago VRC, Savannah Regional, & La Hacienda Regional. An added value is year round COMPLIMENTARY GOLF on any Executive course. This lovely home has attractive CURB APPEAL beginning w/ a distinctive architectural design featuring a CONCRETE BLOCK & STUCCO (CBS) exterior, ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLE ROOF (2020), PAINTED DRIVEWAY / WALKWAY, and MATURE LANDSCAPING w/ freshly mulched beds & concrete curbing. As you enter through the STORM DOOR & the FRONT DOOR flanked by full-length side lights, you will be greeted by the spacious FOYER which has upscale, large DIAGONAL SET TILE. A convenient coat closet adds functionality & storage. Next, your eyes will immediately focus on the expansive LIVING ROOM, a delightful highlight of this home, offering a 23’ X 17’ space that is perfect for entertaining. Volume, flat ceilings create an open & inviting atmosphere, setting the stage for memorable gatherings. SLIDING GLASS DOORS at the rear of the living room lead to an ENCLOSED LANAI w/ PLEXIGLASS WINDOWS that could be a year round refuge for privacy & relaxation. The formal DINING ROOM boasts a VAULTED CEILING and is illuminated by two double windows, filling the space w/ NATURAL LIGHT. It is conveniently adjacent to the GALLEY KITCHEN which has abundant NATURAL LIGHT from a window above the sink. It features OAK WOOD cabinets w/ PULL OUTS, SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOPS, & WHITE APPLIANCES which include gas cooking. The matching DIAGONAL SET tile flooring extends into the kitchen & adjacent INTERIOR LAUNDRY, creating a cohesive look. On the opposite side of the home, you will find the generously sized MASTER BEDROOM, a true retreat with its own ENSUITE BATHROOM & THREE CLOSETS, providing ample, coveted storage space. The ENSUITE boasts an L-shaped vanity, SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOPS, and behind a POCKET DOOR lies a private water closet & a WALK-IN SHOWER. The guest wing offers a comfortable space for family & friends. In the front of the home, Bedroom #2, accessed through double doors, features VAULTED CEILINGS & three windows that invite abundant NATURAL LIGHT. Across the hallway, Bathroom #2 is upgraded w/ SOLID SURFACE COUNTERTOPS, OAK WOOD cabinets, and a TUB/SHOWER COMBO w/ TILE SURROUND and a sliding GLASS SHOWER DOOR. Bedroom #3 (no closet) is versatile, equipped w/ a MURPHY/WALL BED and ample cabinet, drawer, & open storage space. Additional features include: HVAC (2019), NEW HWH (2024), ATTIC PULL-DOWN STAIRS, painted garage floor, sliding garage screens, attic ventilators, SOLAR TUBES in interior laundry & BA #2, and newer appliances – Refrigerator (2015), Dishwasher (2019), Microwave (2020). Call now!