POOL HOME in Valencia Lakes, Tampa Bay's premier 55+ Active Adult community. 2016 GL Homes built PALAZZO with 2,191sf under air , 3 bedrooms, an office, great room, dining room, kitchen, dinette, 2.5-car garage, and a massive backyard oasis with a gorgeous pool. Exceptionally manicured gardens with landscape lighting, and enclosed river rock surrounds the whole perimeter creating amazing curb appeal. A large screened-in front portico leads to the French double-door entrance into the spacious foyer with 10'-11' tray ceiling. Left of the foyer the office basks in natural light from two windows providing a westerly view of the front gardens. Right of the foyer are two generously sized guest bedrooms with lighted ceiling fans and a second full bathroom with a 10mm frameless glass walk-in shower and a spacious laundry room, featuring a MAYTAG Commercial Technology washer & dryer and a practical utility sink. Adjacent to the foyer is the powder room and a built-in linen closet & abundant storage.The superbly well-appointed Kitchen features 42” solid maple chiffon white cabinetry with soft-close drawers and doors and stainless-steel sliding shelves, over & under cabinet lighting, luxurious granite counters topped by a discrete mosaic glass and stainless-steel backsplash, stainless appliances and a single basin sink. Aft of the kitchen is a dinette with two windows overlooking the lanai and pool.The dinette also has a large pantry replete with sliding shelves. A bar-height counter separates the kitchen and the great room.The expansive great room has a 10'-11' tray ceiling with ceiling fan and 12' wide glass sliders providing a truly incredible view of the backyard oasis. The roomy primary bedroom features an expansive bay window to capture magnificent sunrises, a high tray-ceiling with a lighted ceiling fan, two custom walk-in closets, and a very large ensuite bathroom. The ensuite bathroom has two separated vanities with Corian counters with integrated sinks capped by wall-to-wall mirrors, a large walk-in shower, linen closet, and a water-closet for the luxury height commode.The backyard features a 330sf lanai with an additional 5' solid cover and a stunning 30'x15' gunite pool with a linear fountain, led lighting, and a JANDY heat pump. The pool is enclosed within a 38'x 24 screen room with doors on both sides and the backyard extends another 30 feet to the East. An amazing water view lies North of the property. Signature Collection 9”x60” LVP throughout the home (no transitions), and crown molding graces the roof line. Environmental comforts are assured by a 2022 4-Ton COMFORTMAKER HVAC with a germicidal UV light and MERV 8 filter and a MICROAIR EasyStart Flex Soft Starter on the compressor, Culligan high efficiency water softener system, a Rheem 50-gal water heater with a GRUNDFOS recirculation pump, TECO Zap Cap, Accordion hurricane shutters, and whole-house gutters. This property is exceptional. Valencia Lakes offers a vibrant, resort-style lifestyle centered around a spectacular 40,000 sq.ft.clubhouse featuring live entertainment, dances, more than 100 clubs and a newly renovated Cafe. Residents enjoy 7 pickleball courts, 6 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts, softball field, bocce, shuffleboard, basketball half court, miles of walking paths, craft studio, card & billiards rooms, community garden, dog park, resort-style pool, resistance and lap pools, sauna and steam rooms, and a 5,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art fitness center.