Located just BLOCKS from Brownwood Paddock Square with nightly entertainment, shopping and dining conveniences, this popular 3/2 Gardenia model in the sought-after village of Richmond offers the perfect blend of style and comfort. This modern designer home is situated on a CORNER LOT with rear PRIVACY (no “kissing lanais”). Desirable features include an EXPANDED 2 car + golf cart garage and LUXURY VINYL PLANK (LVP) throughout—NO CARPET! Low-maintenance Florida landscaping, rain gutters all around, and a covered front entry welcomes you into the foyer, where a tasteful blue front door with custom glass inserts and a transom window provide ample natural light. The sleek eat-in kitchen showcases modern cabinetry with glass knobs, offset by beautiful WHITE QUARTZ countertops and a stylish mini-subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and GAS COOKING. The kitchen cabinets have soft-close doors and drawers throughout as well as tall upper cabinets (42”). The open-concept living and dining area boasts VAULTED CEILINGS and sliding glass POCKETING DOORS that seamlessly extend your living space onto the screened lanai, complete with two ceiling fans and peek-a-boo views of the serene pond. The primary suite impresses with a TRAY CEILING, double walk-in closets, and an en suite bathroom featuring the same cabinetry and QUARTZ countertops as the kitchen, modern black fixtures, and a tiled ROMAN (WALK-IN) SHOWER. On the other side of this SPLIT FLOOR PLAN, both guest bedrooms include built-in closets and ceiling fans, while the guest bathroom offers a tiled tub/shower and single vanity. The interior laundry room adds convenience with additional cabinets, a utility sink, and a door to the garage. Car lovers will appreciate the SPACIOUS (extra-deep) 2 car + golf cart garage, complete with pull-down attic stairs and painted EPOXY FLOOR. Immerse yourself in a lifestyle of leisure with access to over 100 pools, 42 executive golf courses, and 13 championship golf courses. With more than 100 recreation centers throughout The Villages, the opportunities for socializing and recreation are truly endless. The Village of Richmond is ideally located just south of FL-44, offering unparalleled convenience and access to some of the area's most sought-after amenities. Situated approximately 1 mile from Brownwood Paddock Square, and just blocks from both the scenic Lake Okahumpka Recreation Area and the fun-filled Richmond Pitch and Putt, this neighborhood has it all! Enjoy proximity to multiple golf courses, pools, pickleball courts, and recreation centers, as well as nearby shopping, restaurants, banks, and medical facilities. PLEASE WATCH OUR WALKTHROUGH VIDEO OF THIS UPDATED HOME IN A FANTASTIC LOCATION, and CALL TODAY for your private showing or virtual tour!