Enjoy luxurious and peaceful living in the wonderful 55+ Community of Lake James! There is no reason to wait to build, because you can get everything you want and more in this beautifully designed and immaculately cared for WATER VIEW home, built in 2017! These sellers have impeccable taste, and it shows in every detail throughout this home. You will appreciate the great curb appeal, with a crisp exterior, three-car garage, paver driveway, nice landscaping and a charming front porch. As you enter the home, you will notice the upgrades throughout, including tray ceiling in the foyer, soaring high ceilings, gorgeous crown molding, solid tile wood-look flooring, and attractive light fixtures. This Miriam III is a very popular floor plan, featuring a large open living space, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and a private office, making it perfect for both living and entertaining. Off of the foyer there is the guest area with bedroom and full bathroom on one side, and the office/flex room to the other, just through the french doors. The heart of this home is the large, open living area with vaulted ceilings framing an amazing kitchen, flex dining area and large living room. The kitchen boasts gleaming quartz countertops with an island-style low-bar, bright white cabinetry with under mount lighting, subway tile backsplash, GE Cafe Stainless Steel appliances (with the full sized refrigerator recessed to allow more space in the kitchen!), and a spacious pantry. From this area, you will enjoy incredible water views, and easy access to your extended back porch and lanai. With pavers, a screened cage, covered space, and a separate grilling pad, here you can comfortably enjoy your quiet morning coffee and lovely evening sunset gatherings with friends. After a long day, you can retreat to your incredible master suite, complete with a large bedroom overlooking the water, a fantastic en-suite bathroom with quartz countertops, dual sinks, an oversized shower, private water closet and huge walk-in closet with ample storage. Additional extras in this home include motorized blinds in the living room, epoxy flooring and added insulation in the air-conditioned garage (perfect for anyone who enjoys spending time in the garage, or for extra climate-controlled storage space!), and a spacious interior laundry room with cabinets and sink. This home also has various energy efficient features and utilizes recycled water for irrigation, all of which will save you money! Lake James is a premier gated community, exclusively featuring well-respected Ernie White construction homes. This neighborhood offers a great quality of life, with lawn care and premium cable with high-speed internet included, plus a community clubhouse, fitness room, walking paths, bocce ball court, and a waterfront pool just a few steps away from this home. Lakeland is a rapidly growing area of Central Florida, located between Tampa and Orlando, providing easy access to nearby beaches, theme parks, and more. If you want to be able to experience everything that Florida has to offer, in a peaceful and relaxing setting, this home and community simply have it all!