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One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Experience the epitome of craftsmanship and elegance in this GL Homes Palazzo Model. The custom-designed landscaping welcomes you to a screened entry, leading into a charming foyer. Just off the entry, behind double French glass doors, lies a fully furnished custom home office, complete with built-in bookcases, a two-person desk, and three large windows. All of the windows and doors are impact-resistant and hurricane rated for up to 150 mile per hour winds which means that one never has to put up or take down windows, screens or shutters. The expansive living room boasts a tray ceiling with crown molding, adjustable recessed lighting, and the impact-resistant hurricane rated sliders that open to a stunning screened lanai with views of the tree-lined lake. The newly upgraded kitchen is a chef's dream, featuring quartz countertops with bronze glass tile backsplashes, two-tone Tuxedo-style custom cabinetry, soft-close drawers, pull-out pantry shelves, under/over-cabinet lighting, a GE Profile refrigerator, an induction glass cooktop stove, a convection oven, an outside-vented convection/microwave oven, and an oversized sink with a Moen spray faucet. New porcelain tile flooring extends through the breakfast nook, kitchen, and adjoining dining room. The master suite offers an 11-foot trayed ceiling with recessed lighting, a ceiling fan, three bay windows overlooking the lake, a locking door to the lanai, and two custom-designed walk-in closets. The primary bathroom features a large walk-in, fully tiled shower with dual shower heads, a bench-style seat, a built-in toiletry nook, two grab bars, spacious quartz countertops with dual vanities, built-in cabinetry, wall-to-wall mirrors with designer lighting, and an enclosed toilet area. All toilets are comfort height. The first guest bedroom includes a built-in queen-sized Murphy bed/sofa combo, while the second guest bedroom is spacious enough for a queen bed. The guest bathroom offers a tub/shower combo and quartz countertops. The powder room features a quartz-topped vanity and a linen cabinet with pull-out drawers. Engineered hardwood flooring graces the foyer, hall, office, living room, master bedroom, and both customized master closets. Hunter Douglas powered shades or plantation shutters adorn every impact-resistant hurricane rated window and the exterior door, with powered Kevlar hurricane screens protecting the lanai. The laundry room is equipped with an LG front-loading washer and dryer, custom cabinets, and shelving. The HVAC system includes humidity controls and a UV air purification system, while the 2024 50-gallon hot water heater comes with a 10-year warranty. The original builder's warranty is transferable. Additional features include an Aquarius brand water softener system, reverse osmosis filtration in the kitchen and master bath, rain gutters throughout, insulated garage doors, and two smartphone-powered 4x9 ft, 350-pound capacity overhead storage racks. The HOA fee in this 55+ community covers irrigation and lawn care. An installed ADT security system ensures peace of mind. Valencia Lakes residents enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, resort-style swimming pool, spa services, and a soon-to-be-added restaurant and cafe. Outdoor amenities include tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, bocce ball courts, beautifully landscaped walking and biking trails, a dog park, lakes for fishing and boating, and much more.