Welcome to this marvelous, end unit in Academy Place, a secure gated community for active 55+ living. Enjoy this vibrant community with wonderful amenities & main-level living. You will love the updated primary bedroom suite with ensuite bathroom. The guest suite also has huge closets and courtyard views. This fantastic home features custom plantation shutters & hardwood floors. The entry foyer welcomes you into the Great Room with cathedral ceilings & courtyard views. The Family Room, adjacent to the modern kitchen & patio, is perfect with large windows & natural light. The kitchen includes contemporary appliances with a washer and dryer for added convenience. An upstairs 3rd bedroom with a parlor bathroom and generous attic offers storage options. Enjoy courtyard sidewalks, 2 covered parking spaces, privacy fenced patio, and plenty of guest parking! Take a walk to the pool & clubhouse in this pet-friendly community. The HOA covers mowing, insurance, pest control, and trash pickup.