Under contract-accepting backup offers. o LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION o In the Real Estate world, LOCATION remains one of the strongest drivers of value and appeal. Here is your opportunity to discover this gently lived in WHISPERING PINE-5 Designer home on a QUIET STREET in the VILLAGE of McCLURE, where an EXCELLENT LOCATION, a COMFORTABLE & FUNCTIONAL floor plan, and the sought-after VILLAGES LIFESTYLE come together beautifully. This 3 BR / 2 BA / 2 CAR GARAGE home offers 1,708 SF of living area on a UNIQUELY SHAPED LOT (0.149 acre) in Sumter County W/ LOWER TAXES, REAR PRIVACY from a fence/villa wall, AND lovely SUNSETS from the screen enclosed lanai w/ SW rear exposure. There may also be room for a SWIM SPA or LARGE SPA. It gets even better w/ close proximity to the new EASTPORT Town Center, MIDDLETON community, Magnolia Plaza, and convenient access to the FLORIDA TURNPIKE. CURB APPEAL is attractive w/ refreshed landscaping (4/2026), rock-filled beds, pavered curbing, an ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLE HIP ROOF (2019) w/ Boston gables, a garage door w/ windows, and a welcoming FRONT PORCH with an on-trend black front door and full-length sidelight. Step inside the FOYER and you will immediately appreciate the high VAULTED CEILINGS and spacious OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN. The combo DINING ROOM / LIVING ROOM area enjoys abundant NATURAL LIGHT and sight lines from the Foyer to Living Room & through the SLIDING GLASS DOORS to the 32' x 11' SCREEN ENCLOSED LANAI, an ideal setting for morning coffee, Florida's balmy winters, or unwinding after a full day of recreation. The KITCHEN is the functional heart of the home and features WHITE CABINETS w/ crown molding, lower cabinet pullouts, a lazy susan, & a large built-in pantry. Add'l highlights include beveled-edge laminate countertops, SS APPLIANCES, including a GAS STOVE, and a large ISLAND w/ extra storage space, a dual-basin sink w/ pull-down faucet and a push-button disposal. The ISLAND also provides BAR STOOL SEATING for casual dining or conversation while entertaining. The sunny BREAKFAST NOOK flows to both the Kitchen & Living Room, creating a cheerful everyday gathering space. The split bedroom design adds privacy for owners & guests alike. The spacious PRIMARY SUITE offers vaulted ceilings, a large walk-in closet, and an ENSUITE BATHROOM w/ dual sinks/white vanity, a private water closet behind a POCKET DOOR, and a tiled ROMAN SHOWER w/ grab bar, built-in seat, & shower niche. The guest wing includes two guest bedrooms w/ closets, a nearby BATHROOM #2 w/ a tiled tub/shower combo, and a linen closet in the hallway. You will also appreciate the INDOOR LAUNDRY ROOM w/ washer, dryer, laundry sink, & overhead storage cabinetry. Other notable features include: the original 2019 ROOF, HVAC, TANKLESS HWH, & IRRIGATION SYSTEM. Again, the great LOCATION helps set this home apart. You will be close to the Everglades Regional Rec Center, Willow Tree, Sugar Cane, & Riverbend Rec Centers, Dudley Canine Park, Fenney Putt & Play, Loblolly & Longleaf Executive Courses, and the growing conveniences of this highly desirable south end area of The Villages. Whether you are heading out for recreation, golf, dining, or nightly entertainment, this address makes it easy to enjoy the world-class VILLAGES LIFESTYLE buyers come here to find. COME SEE why this home could be the perfect PERSONAL SANCTUARY in your next chapter of life. Schedule your private showing today! BOND BALANCE $26,567.46