Under contract-accepting backup offers. Don't miss this rare opportunity to own one of the few Columbia Model villas with a water view! These were built by GL Homes as part of its Regal Twin Villas Collection. This inviting home, built on a prime lot with serene water views, will win you over with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, an additional den/3rd bedroom and a 2-car attached garage. When you enter this lovely home through the front screened lanai, you will be greeted with a spacious open floor plan featuring 9 ft. tall ceilings and crown molding in the main area and also in the master bedroom. Tile flooring is installed throughout the home and high-quality laminate flooring is in the office/den. The luxurious gourmet kitchen features upgraded 42" white wood cabinets with molding and upper and lower lighting, a couple of deep drawers for pots and pans and an upgraded built-in cabinet pantry. Some lower cabinets and the pantry provide pull out drawers. Additional kitchen features include: spacious granite countertops with an extended raised serving bar, subway-tiles backsplash, undermount stainless steel single bowl sink, new garbage disposal and upgraded GE stainless steel appliances. There is generous space in the kitchen for casual dining. The kitchen opens to the Great Room, and from the Great Room an 8' tall sliding door opens to a paved and screened lanai affording privacy and featuring a water view. In addition, lovely curtains are installed in the lanai to keep the area dry in the rainy season and to provide shade for comfort during sunny days. A private tropical garden on the back of the lanai beautifies the view adding vibrant colors of blooming flowers throughout the seasons. The master in-suite offers two generously sized walk-in closets, coffered ceiling in the bedroom, a double vanity with undermount sinks and granite countertops in the bathroom, a separate walk-in shower, and a generous sized linen closet. Wall tiles are extended to the ceiling in both bathrooms. Bedroom #2 has a walk-in closet and there is a great size closet in the den/3rd bedroom. Light fixtures are updated featuring additional recessed lighting. The laundry room has additional shelving for storage, a utility sink and new washer and dryer. Adding to the charm and style of this fabulous home are custom made plantation shutters. The home comes equipped with a water softener system and reverse osmosis filtration system, new hot water heater and hurricane shutters. This home comes with free cable 160 plus channels, free high speed internet. Free whole home built in ADT alarm system. Free outside water sprinkler and irrigation system. Free grass cutting, pesticide, plant and tree maintenance and replacement. Insurance covering dry wall out is included. HOA also pressure washing and paints the exterior of your home on a scheduled basis, and 24 hour gated security. Valencia Lakes is a 55+ golf cart community. 40-acre waterfront outdoor recreation area with resort-style heated pool, lap and resistance pool, 40,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, deluxe Bistro, arts and crafts studio, har-tru tennis courts, fitness center, half-court basketball, pickleball and bocce courts, dog park, baseball park, hundreds of clubs and activities, RV/boat storage area. Over 100 acres set aside as nature preserves; enjoy the quiet and solitude of peaceful views, birds & wildlife by the water. Call today for your private viewing!!