Make your dream your reality in this beautifully upgraded BARBADOS model located in Valencia Lakes, Tampa Bay’s premier 55+ active adult community. Built in 2018 by GL Homes, this well-maintained home offers 2,271 SF with 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, formal dining, great room, dinette, covered lanai, and an exceptional 3-car tandem garage. The exterior features a barrel tile roof, whole-house gutters, hurricane shutters, and a full-width paver driveway. The upgraded garage boasts 10’ ceilings, two overhead storage racks, a custom floor-to-ceiling storage rack, and luxe epoxy flooring—perfect for hobbies or prized vehicles. Inside, the welcoming foyer showcases a dramatic 13-14’ tray ceiling with designer pendant lighting. Bedroom 2 offers comfort and privacy at the front of the home with a ceiling fan, recessed lighting, plantation shutters, and a large window for natural light while Bedroom 3—currently used as an office—features double French doors, porcelain tile, walk-in closet, and custom lighted wall unit. The spacious primary suite includes dual walk-in closets, recessed lighting, ceiling fan, plentiful windows, plantation shutters and a luxurious ensuite bath with separate quartz vanities, Kohler fixtures, a large glass walk-in shower with bench, linen closet, and private water closet with KOHLER Sterling comfort-height commode. The dining room is perfect for entertaining, seats eight and the chef’s kitchen features cherry-stained solid maple cabinetry, 42†uppers with under/over lighting, pull-out shelving, quartz counters an additional RO faucet, DELRAY brick mosaic backsplash, and a large island with seating for four. The great room impresses with a 10’-11’tray ceiling, ceiling fan, recessed lighting and 14’ sliders to the roomy private L-shaped lanai which is pre-plumbed for an outdoor kitchen and surrounded by natural greenery - a great way to start and end your day! Additional highlights include 24†x 12†STRATA tile in main areas, crown molding throughout, plantation shutters, and the windows feature JT Home Design valences adorning pull-down blinds, a spacious laundry room with abundant cabinetry, counter top and laundry sink. Major system upgrades include a 15 SEER HVAC with UV light and enhanced filtration, Culligan water softener, 50-gallon water heater with expansion tank, and whole-home surge protection. This move-in ready upgraded home delivers the quality and lifestyle discerning buyers expect located in Valencia Lakes, a highly desired 55+ community that offers exceptional amenities, including live shows, over 100 clubs, full size softball field, pickleball courts, Har-Tru Tennis Courts, Bocce Ball, Shuffleboard, Basketball half court, miles of walking paved paths, card rooms, poker & billiard rooms, craft room (pottery, glass, painting, wood working and more), a community garden, dog park, resort pool, resistance pool, lap pool, sauna/steam rooms, 24/7 State of the Heart 5000 sq ft fitness center, professional fitness classes, and still more! Valencia Lakes is close to downtown Tampa, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and offers excellent shopping and exceptional medical services, and some of Florida’s finest beaches. Seize this day and begin to live your idyllic life today.