From the moment you arrive, you will fall in love with this Cristina Model Villa with a magnificent water and preservation view! A lovely front yard leads to the generous-sized screened front patio which provides a peaceful seating area adding to the comfort and serenity of the house. Front glass door provides an additional natural light source to this lovely bright home. Upon entering you will be graced with private stunning views of the pond and nature conservation setting. High quality ceramic tile flooring, laid diagonally, was installed in all areas. All rooms are equipped with designer quality fans including Minka fans in the kitchen and the lanai. Recessed lighting was added in the great room. There are plantation shutters on all windows which gracefully enhance each room. A gourmet kitchen is upgraded with 42” stylish Cashmere-Auburn cabinetry with upper and lower lights, 2 glass front top panels and a custom-made pantry with pull-out drawers. There is a Capistrano backsplash and granite countertop which has an extended breakfast bar for additional seating. Appliances including refrigerator, stove, microwave, dishwasher and new garbage disposal (2024) compliment the kitchen along with reverse osmosis water filtration system. There is also a breakfast area in the kitchen with ample space for an informal dining area. The primary bedroom windows overlook a pond. It features a very large walk-in closet and a double integral vanity in the ensuite bathroom. A glass door shower tiles are extended to the ceiling and enhanced with a decorative glass listello. An added plus is the corner built-in seating in the shower and a grab bar for comfort and safety! The location of the 2nd bedroom and bathroom creates a feel of a separate private suite -– perfect for the comfort and privacy of guests. Built-in Murphy bed and additional shelving and a desk is priceless, and it is included in the sale. The 8 ft. sliding door off of the great room leads to a screened lanai with pond and nature preservation views capturing the beauty of Florida living – water reflecting the colors of the sky changing throughout the day with frequent sightings of wildlife. Lanai pavers are extended to a large additional patio area. The outside of the Villa was painted this year (this service along with power washing of the exterior and the pavers are included in the HOA fees). Utility room features built-in cabinets for additional storage. Other important features of this home are: accordion hurricane shutters, epoxy floors in the garage and water softener system for the entire home. Ceramic floors have been recently steamed cleaned. New patio furniture set is included! Valencia Lakes is a 55+ active adult 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.