Paradise Island is a popular 55+ community with wonderful amenities and jam packed with social activities. There is something for everyone here in Paradise! New to the market, this 3 bedroom/2 bath home, in the pet section, is spacious and perfect for large gatherings of friends and family. The monthly maintenance fee, for those homes with a share, is $380.74 per month which includes your water, sewer, lawn, garbage, cable and internet – a real steal! INTERIOR FEATURES This home is loaded with updates and offers plenty of room for family and guests to spread out and relax. Front Sitting Room/Living Room~With a peaked ceiling, large picture windows – with transoms above and newer carpet (2022), this room is a wonderful spot to enjoy a quiet conversation or read a book. This area flows seamlessly to the wood burning fireplace which is flanked on either side with built-in shelving and cabinet space. Dining Area~The open spacious feeling continues into the dining area where there is enough space to accommodate a large dining table and wall units. Kitchen~The fabulous kitchen offers a vast amount of cabinet space, tile flooring, updated countertops, double stainless-steel sink, and a closet pantry. A few of the appliances have also been updated – disposal (2019), refrigerator (2021), and wall oven (2022). There is also cooktop island with an attached breakfast bar area! Family Room~With laminate flooring, ceiling fan and proximity to the kitchen, your family room is very well situated. There is a wet bar at the other end of the room and a sliding glass door which offers an entrance/exit door to your lowered Florida room. 3rd Bedroom~ This room is currently set-up as a home office, but could easily be a 3rd bedroom and boasts a walk-in closet! It also has a Jack and Jill bathroom which connects to the 2nd bedroom. Guest Bath~ Connecting both the 2nd and 3rd bedrooms, this room has tile flooring, a single vanity and a shower/tub combination. 2nd Bedroom~Set up as a formal guest room, there is plenty of space for your guests to relax and has the added convenience of the Jack and Jill bathroom. Primary Bedroom~With its peaked ceiling and ceiling fan, walk-in closet and en suite bathroom, this is truly a private retreat! The room is certainly large enough to accommodate a king size bed. The en suite bathroom has been updated in 2021 and shows beautifully with its long double sink vanity, tile flooring, wall cabinets and a walk-in shower. EXTERIOR FEATURES: Arriving at this home you will be struck by its attractive exterior, elegant landscaping and modern awnings. At the end of the two-car carport is the entrance to your lowered Florida room. This room has its own A/C wall unit to keep you cool and comfortable even in the warmer months. The entrance to your 8×11 shed is in this room. This is where you will find your full-size washer (2019) and dryer (2022) as well as a utility sink and ample shelving for storage. There are also several other updates and improvements that this home has to offer which the new homeowner will certainly appreciate: Roofover, water softener and sprinkler system installed in 2020, new plumbing (2022), and new A/C unit (2023). In addition, the front windows will be replaced! This large attractive home, in the pet section, is $197,000 with a share. A home with this many high-ticket updates is not common and will not last long on the market! Do not delay, call today to set up your private viewing.