Welcome to effortless Florida living in this like-new, villa in the gated community of Palencia! Beautifully decorated in coastal style, this light and bright residence offers two bedrooms plus a versatile den that can easily serve as a third bedroom or home office. Designed with comfort and entertaining in mind and smart home features, the open floor plan features tile flooring throughout the main living areas and plush carpet in the bedrooms. The living and dining rooms showcase serene lake views and open seamlessly through sliding glass doors to the screened lanai, ideal for enjoying peaceful mornings or relaxing evenings. The kitchen is a standout, offering quartz countertops, a breakfast bar, upgraded stainless steel appliances, a spacious pantry and elegant white wood cabinetry with convenient pullouts. An adjoining laundry room adds to the home’s functionality. The split-bedroom layout provides privacy, with a spacious primary suite featuring a large walk-in closet, dual vanities and a seamless glass walk-in shower. Hurricane-impact windows and doors provide added peace of mind, while the epoxy-finished garage offers durability and extra storage space. Enjoy tranquil lake views from the lanai and a peaceful preserve setting at front of the home. Palencia is a golf cart-friendly community with an active lifestyle, offering a clubhouse with scheduled activities, fitness room, clubroom, resort-style pool, bocce ball and even a dog park. Fences are permitted, making it ideal for pet lovers. Conveniently near shopping, dining, Interstate 75 and the new SMH. This move-in-ready home has it all and the furnishings can be bought on a separate agreement.