Live an active carefree lifestyle in this totally upgraded sought after Julia model villa located in Tampa Bay’s Premier 55+ community of Valencia Lakes. As you approach this home notice the decorative stone boarders, lush landscaping and full-length etched hurricane glass entry door. Impressive from the start! The foyer welcomes you with soaring ceilings and extensive molding details. Up front is the privately situated guest bedroom with engineered hardwood floors and a full bath. Continue through to the open and spacious living area. Notice the Premium upgrade tile laid diagonally. Beautiful 6″ crown and base molding are throughout the home as well as elegant lighting for that wow factor. Beautifully renovated kitchen is suited for any luxury home. High quality shaker cabinets are accentuated with above and below cabinet lighting and lighted glass door feature. Gleaming granite counters with extended overhang make for plenty of prep space and room for four bar stools at the large peninsula. The over-sized stainless sink will make clean up a breeze. Stainless appliances and a built-in breakfast banquet round out this amazing space. Your office/3rd bedroom is nicely furnished with a complete wall of cabinetry and granite desktop. The large living room has ample recessed lighting and more custom molding details. Open the sliders and extend your entertaining space to the quiet, tropical backyard. Enjoy a glass of wine on the screened lanai or the 10 ft. outdoor paved extension. There is a special custom-made accordion hurricane shutter for the lanai screen! The primary bedroom also overlooks this private outdoor space and has engineered hardwood flooring, two walk-in closets and an ensuite bath with double sinks and large shower. The laundry room has an added sink and cabinets and leads to a 2-car garage with built-in workbench, extra GFI outlets and extra shelving for all your storage and any project needs. Water softener and whole house carbon filter remain. Valencia Lakes is a 55+ plus active adult golf cart community. It offers 40-acre waterfront outdoor recreation area with resort-style heated pool, lap & resistance pool, 40,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, deluxe Bistro to come soon, arts & crafts studio, har-tru tennis courts, fitness center, half-court basketball, pickleball & bocce courts, dog park, baseball park, hundreds of clubs and activities, RV/boat storage area. Over 100 acres is set aside as nature preserves; enjoy the quiet and solitude of peaceful views, birds and wildlife by the water edges. More than 3 miles of bike and walking paths. Great sense of community! Tampa, St. Pete and Sarasota 25-45 minutes away. Close to the airport, medical facilities, shopping & golf.