One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. This GL Homes Palazzo Model is a showcase of craftsmanship & elegance. Custom designed landscaping leads to a screened entry, step through the front door into a charming foyer with 11-foot-high tray ceilings & crown molding. Off the entry, behind double French glass doors, is a fully finished custom home office, featuring built-in bookcases, a two-person desk, four can lights, & three large windows with plantation shutters. The expansive living room includes a tray ceiling with crown molding, adjustable recessed lighting, & hurricane-rated sliders, opening to a gorgeous lanai overlooking a serene tree lined lake. The newly upgraded kitchen features: quartz countertops with bronze glass tile backsplash, two-tone Tuxedo-style custom cabinetry, soft-close drawers, pull-out pantry shelves, under/over-cabinet lighting, GE Profile refrigerator, induction glass cooktop stove & convection oven, an outside-vented convection microwave oven, & an oversized sink with a Moen pull-down spray faucet. The new porcelain tile flooring extends from the breakfast nook through the kitchen into the adjoining dining room. Master suite offers an 11-foot tray ceiling with recessed lighting & a ceiling fan, 3 bay windows overlooking the lake, a locking door to the lanai, & 2 custom walk-in closets. Primary bathroom has a large walk-in, fully tiled shower with two shower heads, a bench-style seat, a built-in toiletry nook, 2 grab bars, spacious quartz countertops with dual vanities & built-in cabinetry, wall-to-wall mirrors with designer lighting above each sink, an enclosed toilet area with a comfort-height toilet. The 1st guest bedroom has a built-in queen-sized Murphy bed/sofa combo, a ceiling fan, & overhead lighting. 2nd guest bedroom is big enough for a queen bed, dressers, & nightstands. Guest bathroom has a tub/shower combo, comfort-height toilet, quartz countertops & elegant cabinetry. The powder room has a built-in quartz-topped vanity, a comfort-height toilet, & a built-in linen cabinet with sliding pull-out drawers. There is engineered hardwood flooring in the foyer, office, living room, master bedroom, & in both customized master closets & hallways. There are Hunter Douglas powered shades or plantation shutters on every window & exterior door. All windows, doors & garage doors are category 5 hurricane rated. Powered Kevlar hurricane screens protect the lanai. Inside laundry room has an LG front-loading washer & dryer, custom cabinets & shoe shelving. The 3.5-ton variable speed HVAC system has humidity controls & a UV air purification system while the 2024 AO Smith 50-gallon hot water heater comes with a transferable 10-year warranty. The original builders warranty is transferable & has 2 years remaining. Enjoy the Aquarius brand water softener system & a reverse osmosis filtration system in both the kitchen & the master bath. There are rain gutters everywhere. The 2.5 car garage has a separate door for your golf cart, two smart phone powered 4x9 ft, 350-pound capacity overhead storage racks. The HOA fee includes irrigation & lawn care! You even have an ADT security system. Valencia Lakes residents can enjoy a state-of-the-art fully equipped fitness center, a resort-style swimming pool, spa services & on-site dining options, including a restaurant & a cafe. Outdoor amenities include tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, bocce ball courts, beautifully landscaped walking & biking trails, a dog park, lakes for fishing & boating & many other opportunities.