This GL Homes Palazzo Model is a showcase of craftsmanship & elegance. Custom designed landscaping leads to a screened entry, step through the front door into a charming foyer with 11 foot high tray ceilings & crown molding. Off the entry, behind double French glass doors, is a fully finished custom home office, featuring built in bookcases, a two person desk, four can lights, & three large windows with plantation shutters. The expansive living room includes a tray ceiling with crown molding, adjustable recessed lighting, & hurricane rated sliders, opening to a gorgeous lanai overlooking a serene tree lined lake. The newly upgraded kitchen features: quartz countertops with bronze glass tile backsplash, two tone Tuxedo style custom cabinetry, soft close drawers, pull out pantry shelves, under/over cabinet lighting, GE Profile refrigerator, induction glass cooktop stove & convection oven, an outside vented convection microwave oven, & an oversized sink with a Moen pull down spray faucet. The new porcelain tile flooring extends from the breakfast nook through the kitchen into the adjoining dining room. Master suite offers an 11 foot tray ceiling with recessed lighting & a ceiling fan, 3 bay windows overlooking the lake, a locking door to the lanai, & 2 custom walk in closets. Primary bathroom has a large walk in, fully tiled shower with two shower heads, a bench style seat, a built in toiletry nook, 2 grab bars, spacious quartz countertops with dual vanities & built in cabinetry, wall to wall mirrors with designer lighting above each sink, an enclosed toilet area with a comfort height toilet. The 1st guest bedroom has a built in queen sized Murphy bed/sofa combo, a ceiling fan, & overhead lighting. 2nd guest bedroom is big enough for a queen bed, dressers, & nightstands. Guest bathroom has a tub/shower combo, comfort height toilet, quartz countertops & elegant cabinetry. The powder room has a built in quartz topped vanity, a comfort height toilet, & a built in linen cabinet with sliding pull out drawers. There is engineered hardwood flooring in the foyer, office, living room, master bedroom, & in both customized master closets & hallways. There are Hunter Douglas powered shades or plantation shutters on every window & exterior door. All windows, doors & garage doors are category 5 hurricane rated. Powered Kevlar hurricane screens protect the lanai. Inside laundry room has an LG front loading washer & dryer, custom cabinets & shoe shelving. The 3.5 ton variable speed HVAC system has humidity controls & a UV air purification system while the 2024 AO Smith 50 gallon hot water heater comes with a transferable 10 year warranty. The original builders warranty is transferable & has 2 years remaining. Enjoy the Aquarius brand water softener system & a reverse osmosis filtration system in both the kitchen & the master bath. There are rain gutters everywhere. The 2.5 car garage has a separate door for your golf cart, two smart phone powered 4x9 ft, 350 pound capacity overhead storage racks. The HOA fee includes irrigation & lawn care! You even have an ADT security system. Valencia Lakes residents can enjoy a state of the art fully equipped fitness center, a resort style swimming pool, spa services & on site dining options, including a restaurant & a cafe. Outdoor amenities include tennis, pickleball, shuffleboard, bocce ball courts, beautifully landscaped walking & biking trails, a dog park, lakes for fishing & boating & many other opportunities.