One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Looking for the perfect opportunity to upgrade a Villages home to your preferences? Your search will be over when you see this home! Built in 1996, this ONE OWNER, ABILENE Ranch home w/ 2 BR/ 2 BA/ 1.5 Car GARAGE & SCREEN ENCLOSED SWIMMING POOL has already had a PRE-LISTING INSPECTION (available upon request) and is ready for someone to reimagine the possibilities & revitalize it! This home is nestled on an OVERSIZED LOT in the VILLAGE of RIO PONDEROSA just east of Morse Blvd. This interior lot also has a nice space buffer between neighboring homes which offers coveted PRIVACY. The home is conveniently located close to the US Hwy 441/27 & CR 466 COMMERCIAL CORRIDORS w/ easy access to all of your everyday conveniences. It is also close to Tierra Del Sol rec center, several Championship & Executive golf courses, and located between Spanish Springs & Lake Sumter town squares. The CURB APPEAL is attractive w/ a PAVERED DRIVEWAY & WALKWAY, recently manicured MATURE LANDSCAPING complete w/ a pygmy date palm and fresh mulch installed w/in the stone landscape borders. A covered front porch & a full-length glass storm door protect the front door from the weather elements. Once inside the FOYER, this popular floor plan has an impressive sightline of the spacious LIVING ROOM, DINING ROOM, and a glimpse of the FLORIDA ROOM. The KITCHEN, located to the left of the DINING ROOM, has a half wall opening w/ a peninsular pony breakfast bar, WHITE CABINETS, a PASS THROUGH OPENING to the Florida Room, color coordinated laminate countertops & unique ceramic TILE FLOORS, a SOLAR TUBE for natural light, and GE SS APPLIANCES (~2017) - REFRIGERATOR, DISHWASHER, ELECTRIC RANGE & MICROWAVE HOOD. There is also interior access to the garage from the kitchen. Moving to BEDROOM #2 located the front of the home, it is an ample sized space that can easily accommodate queen sized furniture and has plenty of NATURAL LIGHT due to a SOUTHERN front exposure. BATHROOM #2 is located across the front hallway from BR #2 and features a single sink/vanity with white cabinets & a makeup seating counter, a TUB/SHOWER COMBO, a toilet, and a ceramic TILE FLOOR. A LINEN CLOSET is efficiently located in the front hallway as well. When you enter the PRIMARY BEDROOM in the rear of the home, you will immediately appreciate the generous size of the room which can easily accommodate king sized furniture. The ENSUITE BATHROOM features ceramic TILE FLOORS, a single sink/vanity with white cabinet storage, a WALK IN CLOSET, a DUAL FLUSH, COMFORT HEIGHT TOILET, a WALK-IN SHOWER with an OVERSIZED SHOWER HEAD & sliding glass doors, a window for natural light, and a LINEN CLOSET within easy reach of the shower. Next, the approx. 19’ x 12’ FLORIDA ROOM is a cozy & comfortable space for family gatherings and provides a wonderful PICTURE WINDOW view (really 4 windows!!) of the kidney shaped SWIMMING POOL with MANSARD SCREEN ENCLOSURE - an outdoor haven for enjoying the Florida sunshine! There is also access to the small ENCLOSED LANAI on the west side of the home, which connects to the pool area and the back door entrance to the garage. Additional perks include: BOND PAID, ATTIC PULL DOWN STAIRS, WHOLE HOUSE WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM, CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM SYSTEM, SHINGLED ROOF (2015), HVAC (2013), HWH (2023), & DRYER (2023), so you can rest easy knowing the essentials are covered. Don’t miss this opportunity to make this unique home YOUR DREAM HOME! Call today for your private showing!