$299,900

Leave the “hustle & bustle” behind as you enter your GOLDEN YEARS! Are you looking for a 55+ retirement community in sunny central Florida that has a more relaxed, resort style atmosphere w/ a true GATED ENTRY for your security & peace of mind? Well, your home search ends here! With 2200 homes in STONECREST, you will experience a smaller HOMETOWN feel & enjoy developing social relationships w/ likeminded residents in the 100+ special interest clubs. The STONECREST Golf Club is a semi-private, par 72, 18-hole Championship golf course which is the centerpiece of the many recreational amenities associated w/ the community. The clubhouse is the home of the very popular “CHEERS AT STONECREST” restaurant. And, you will have access to all of your everyday conveniences in the US HWY 441/27 COMMERCIAL CORRIDOR. Also, you will only be a few minutes away from Spanish Springs town square in The Villages w/ FREE nightly entertainment. Your new 2 BR/ 2 BA/ 2 Car Garage PERSONAL SANCTUARY is located in the HILLS OF STONECREST neighborhood, which is close to the heart of the main recreational amenities available - Community Center, Crest Club Fitness Center, Indoor & Outdoor Pools, and Outdoor Recreation facilities such as softball fields, tennis/pickleball/bocce courts, and the serene water view of Crest Lake near the front entrance to the community. Curb appeal is attractive with a CONCRETE BLOCK & STUCCO exterior, freshly pressure washed PAVERED DRIVEWAY/WALKWAYS, palm trees swaying in the gentle breeze, ROCK FILLED landscape beds w/ concrete curbing, ARCH SHINGLE HIP ROOF (2011), covered front porch w/ columns, hidden retractable screen door for cross ventilation, RING DOORBELL, and motorized GARAGE SCREEN. Once inside, you will immediately notice the fresh INTERIOR PAINT and the 11½ foot CATHEDRAL CEILING in the main LA of this OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN. The combo LIVING/DINING ROOM w/ TILE floors has a spacious feel and is perfect for entertaining family & friends. The U-shaped KITCHEN provides an efficient “work triangle” design for the chef. The white appliances are newer w/ MICROWAVE HOOD (2020), REFRIGERATOR (2021), & RANGE (2017). A large SKYLIGHT provides abundant NATURAL LIGHT while the kitchen ceiling soffit lights ensure adequate lighting on the countertop workspace. There is also a PASS THROUGH WINDOW to the FLORIDA ROOM. This room w/ its many windows can be seen just beyond the archway from the main LA and will probably be your favorite space to relax due to the SOUTHERN REAR EXPOSURE which provides natural light. SLIDING GLASS DOORS provide access to the ~12'x16’ BIRDCAGE w/ PAVER FLOORING on the SE corner of the home. This could be your outdoor haven during the balmy Florida winters! Back inside & down the hallway, you will find BEDROOM #2, which is located in the rear of the home. BATHROOM #2 is located between the two bedrooms and has a WALK-IN SHOWER & a single sink/vanity. The spacious MASTER BEDROOM is located in the front of the home and features an adequate size WALK-IN CLOSET & an ENSUITE BATHROOM which has TUB/SHOWER combo, single sink/vanity, and LINEN CLOSET. Other features include: INDOOR LAUNDRY w/ sink, HVAC (2014), HWH (2014), WASHER (2017), DRYER (2017), ATTIC PULL DOWN STAIRS, storage cabinets in garage, side door exit from garage, & exterior STORAGE ROOM (13’ x 5’) accessible via a paver sidewalk. All of these features for UNDER $300K! Don’t let this one get away!! Call today to schedule your private showing!