Imagine yourself living in sunny central Florida and “LOVIN’ THE LIFESTYLE” of The Villages during your golden years of retirement! Well, your home search will be over when you take a close look at this “hidden gem” located in the VILLAGE of SPRINGDALE! You will have access to the unmatched recreational amenities anywhere in The Villages and your everyday conveniences are a short golf cart ride away near Mulberry Grove Plaza in the County Road 42 commercial corridor. This 3 BR / 2 BA / 2 Car Garage AMARILLO Ranch home features OVER $40,000 of FUNCTIONAL & COSMETIC UPDATES that make this home an ENERGY EFFICIENT, solid investment. Starting from the top: 1) ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLE ROOF (2020), 2) HVAC (1/2023) w/ APRILAIRE filter, 3) Tinted, LOW E - double pane WINDOWS (six) & SLIDING GLASS DOOR that can withstand 130 mph hurricane force winds (2021) & includes a LIFETIME WARRANTY, 4) all kitchen and bathroom sinks & plumbing fixtures updated (2020), 5) matching GRANITE COUNTERTOPS in kitchen & bathrooms (2020), 6) wood look LUXURY VINYL PLANK flooring (2020), 7) WHOLE HOUSE SURGE PROTECTOR (rented) and the list goes on! For CURB APPEAL, this home has CONCRETE CURBING around the perimeter of the MATURE LANDSCAPING beds. The SCREEN ENCLOSED FRONT PORCH w/ LVP flooring provides the perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee, read the Villages Daily Sun newspaper or chat with your friendly neighbors out for their daily walk? The decorative full length, ETCHED GLASS DOOR provides a welcoming entrance to the home and provides ample NATURAL LIGHT. Once inside the tiled FOYER, this popular OPEN CONCEPT, SPLIT BEDROOM FLOOR PLAN provides a spacious main living area with a CATHEDRAL CEILING. The “Blue Ridge Pine” LVP flooring has neutral earth tones that radiate its modern rustic charm. The chef’s delight KITCHEN is the focal point of this home with its beautiful MAPLE WOOD CABINETS w/ PULL OUTS, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS & top of the line SS APPLIANCES including a 5 burner GAS RANGE all purchased since 2021! A SOLAR TUBE ensures the light & bright ambiance. Just across from the kitchen, lies the INDOOR LAUNDRY room which features a SAMSUNG energy efficient WASHER (2021) & GAS DRYER (2020). Adjacent to the kitchen lies the sizable MASTER BEDROOM with two closets in the hallway leading to the “Plan B” ENSUITE BATHROOM. The ENSUITE has DUAL SINKS/vanity, matching GRANITE COUNTERTOP, POCKET DOOR to the private water closet w/ COMFORT HEIGHT TOILET, & a tiled WALK-IN SHOWER w/seat. Moving to the opposite side of the home, you will find the guest wing which includes the GUEST BATHROOM located between BR#2 & BR#3. Both bedrooms have ample space w/ closets & ceiling fans. BR#2 is located in the rear of the home and features a single FRENCH DOOR leading out to the ENCLOSED LANAI w/ vinyl windows & exterior door leading to the BIRDCAGE. Inside the large BIRDCAGE , there is a portable HOT TUB which is being sold “AS IS.” There is also a REMOTE CONTROLLED AWNING that provides nice shade in the afternoon sun due to the home’s western rear exposure. Finally, there is a BUTTERFLY SANCTUARY in the rear of the home which also has cardinal birds that frequently visit - what a nature haven for relaxation! Other perks include: freshly painted garage floor (2023), sink disposal replaced (2022), & garage door springs replaced (2022). Don’t miss this golden opportunity! Call today to schedule your private showing - live or virtual! LOW BOND BALANCE ~$2194.48