407 Carmel AvenueThe Villages, FL 32159Price: $259,000

FANTASTIC, BLOCK and STUCCO 2/2 Baja Courtyard Villa with GLASS-ENCLOSED LANAI and LOW-MAINTENANCE front, side, and rear yards - NO GRASS! in the highly sought-after Village of Rio Grande! JUST MINUTES to CR 466 and Hwy 441/27 as well as BOTH Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter Landing Town Squares with shopping, dining, and live nightly entertainment! NO BOND! ROOF (2021) HVAC (2019) HWH (2022) ENHANCED, TIERED landscaping with STONE beds, COVERED vestibule, and front entry with storm door welcome you in to the foyer of this INCREDIBLE home boasting a CONVENIENT ENTRY CLOSET. An AMAZING galley kitchen is a CULINARY HAVEN featuring beautiful LUXURY VINYL PLANK flooring, WOOD look cabinetry with ROLL-OUT shelving, NEUTRAL countertops, TILE backsplash, and a GENEROUS PANTRY closet. The OPEN-CONCEPT design of the living and dining rooms creates a SPACIOUS, inviting main living area beautifully enhanced by DIAGONAL TILE flooring. Sliding glass doors from the dining area open to an IMPRESSIVE 45' x 11' SIDE COURTYARD - an EXPANSIVE outdoor living space ideal for grilling, outdoor dining, entertaining, or simply relaxing in the FABULOUS Florida sunshine! At the rear of the living room, an additional set of sliding glass doors seamlessly extends into the GLASS-ENCLOSED LANAI, adding approximately 120sf of versatile BONUS space. An ABUNDANCE of windows fills this wonderful retreat with NATURAL LIGHT, while Roman-style shades and a ceiling fan add comfort and style. An exterior door provides convenient access to the SIDE COURTYARD and REAR STONED YARD, all completely enclosed by PRIVACY WALLS to create a wonderfully PRIVATE setting for enjoying Florida's indoor-outdoor lifestyle! Back inside, the primary bedroom boasts a LARGE window, sliding glass doors to the enclosed lanai, and a generous CUSTOMIZED WALK-IN closet. Its en-suite bathroom features WHITE SHAKER cabinetry with a NEUTRAL top and a WALK-IN shower with frameless glass. A SPLIT FLOOR PLAN places the second bedroom and bathroom near the front of the main living area, creating a PRIVATE guest wing and/or QUIET home office. Bedroom two offers a LARGE window and a built-in closet. The second bathroom features a WHITE SHAKER vanity with NEUTRAL top, tub and shower combination, and a hall LINEN closet. Completing the package is an 18'x23' one and a half car garage with sliding GARAGE DOOR SCREENS, a CONVENIENT laundry nook with shelving, and PLENTY of space for a car and a golf cart! DON'T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY to own this GORGEOUS HOME! The Village of Rio Grande offers an IDEAL LOCATION - JUST MINUTES to BOTH Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter Landing with shopping, dining, and live nightly entertainment! Close to Rio Grande Neighborhood Pool; Laurel Manor, Savannah, and La Hacienda Regional Recreation Centers; Tierra Del Sol, Hacienda Hills, and Orange Blossom Hills Country Clubs and Championship Golf Courses; live entertainment and shows at the Scarlett O'Hara and Tierra Del Sol Theaters; and CR 466 and US 27/441 with an abundance of shopping, dining, banking, medical, and more! PLEASE WATCH OUR WALKTHROUGH VIDEO of this FANTASTIC HOME in an AMAZING LOCATION and CALL TODAY to schedule your Private Showing or Virtual Tour!