BEAUTIFUL, TURN KEY COURTYARD VILLA, with TRANQUIL and SERENE VIEWS of the Harold S. Schwartz Wildlife Preserve, which is home to the fascinating gopher tortoises! Both the tortoise and its burrow are protected under state law which means you will forever be able to enjoy watching them in their natural habitat. Not only are the views incredible in this 2/2 MARATHON COURTYARD VILLA, but the LOCATION could not be any better! Villa Escandido is centrally located between SPANISH SPRINGS and LAKE SUMTER LANDING. Within minutes you can tee off at Glenview Country Club, Nancy Lopez Country Club, or the newly renovated Tierra Del Sol. WALKING DISTANCE to the popular SAVANNAH CENTER that hosts wonderful entertainers! As you approach the villa, you will notice the lovely curb appeal and low maintenance landscaping. Once inside, your eyes are captured by the NATURAL LIGHTING, CATHEDRAL CEILINGS and wonderful upgrades! The SPACIOUS kitchen offers granite countertops, NEW APPLIANCES, upgraded kitchen cabinets with lighting, custom backsplash, and a large bar countertop perfect for entertaining. Throughout the home you will notice engineered hardwood flooring, all NEW DOORS, NEW WINDOW TREATMENTS, GRANITE countertops in the guest and master bathroom to match the kitchen, and so MUCH MORE! The ENCLOSED BACK LANAI is under air with custom REMOTE CONTROLLED SHADES and allows you to enjoy THE BEAUTIFUL VIEW comfortably any time of the day. When you leave the patio you walk onto the BRICK PAVERED PATIO OASIS perfect for entertaining! YOU MUST SEE THIS FOR YOURSELF! NEW ROOF 2017, A/C 2015. NO BOND! DON'T LET THIS ONE SLIP AWAY!