16242 Cape Coral DriveWimauma, FL 33598Sale Price: $465,000

The 2,191 a/c sq ft of this wonderful Palazzo model situated on a larger lot with a southerly water view invites you to be her next lucky owner. This is your opportunity to own one of the few Palazzos in Valencia Lakes. This Palazzo features three Bedrooms and an Office, three full Bathrooms, an expansive Great Room, a separate Dining Room, a Chef's Kitchen, and a Dinette. As you approach via the pavered driveway and walkway to the screened Entryway leading to the Double French Doors with Transom windows, you will enter a welcoming Foyer that features a 10'-to-11' tray ceiling. Immediately to your left is the perfect space to make your Office, Retreat, or Bedroom 4. Two large windows provide the Office with great natural light. Plantation Shutters adorn the windows throughout the home. Ceilings fans are in all bedrooms, the Great Room, and the Lanai. Immediately to the right of the Foyer are Bedrooms 2 and 3 and the second of three Bathrooms. Bathroom 2 features a tub and Bathroom 3 features a Walk-In Shower. Forward of the Foyer are the main living areas of this wide-open floorplan. You will find Level 3, 17”x17” porcelain tile flooring, capped by 5 ¼” baseboards throughout the main living and wet areas. The expansive Great Room measures 400 sq ft and features a 10'-to-11' tray ceiling and is the anchor of the house as it commands views of the separate Dining room, the Chef's Kitchen, the Dinette, the Lanai, and the water-view beyond. The Chef's Kitchen features stainless appliances, abundant cabinetry with below and above cabinet lighting, soft-close drawers and two Pot drawers, a full-wall Pantry, Granite counters, Subway-tile Backsplash, and a Culligan Reverse-Osmosis Water filtration system. Adjoining the Chef's Kitchen is the Dinette where you might take your daily meals or use it as a place for intimate dinners. The 150 sq ft Dining Room will comfortably host family and friends. Abutting the Great Room at the south end of the house is the Master Bedroom with Ensuite Bathroom, measuring 13'x18.4', featuring a 10'-to-11' tray ceiling, and a large Bay Window overlooking the water, this will be a perfect place to relax. With two spacious Walk-In Closets, there is room for more shopping. The Bathroom Ensuite features a Walk-In Shower, two vanities, and a separate room for the Commode. Beyond the Great Room is the Lanai and fenced-in yard that has an amazing view of the water. The Laundry Room features a full-size Utility sink, and the washer and dryer will convey. The monitored and wireless State Alarm Home Security System has two panels, and Floodlights at the rear of the house. regularly maintained HVAC /Heat Pump features a Smart Thermostat that can be controlled from your phone. The garage will accommodate 2 cars plus a golf cart (or maybe that MGB), has Monkey Bars Garage Storage Shelves, an EATON Whole House Surge Protection unit, and is home to a Culligan Water Softener System. The upgraded Liftmaster garage door opener features Wi-Fi so that you can close your garage from your phone or program it to close as you choose. The exterior of the house and gutters were recently painted, the roof's Barrel Tiles were recently power washed, all the Pavers were recently power-washed and sealed, and the front yard was just re-landscaped. Did we mention that this Palazzo is immaculate? Situated in Valencia Lakes, Tampa Bay's premier 55+ Active Adult community, this is your opportunity to begin or continue living your idyllic life.