1427 Fortaleza Dr., The Villages, FL 32162
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$480,000
Sold on 3/15/23
Beds Baths Sq. Ft. Taxes Built
3 2.00 2,004 $1,660 1999
On the market: 57 days
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THIS IS TRULY A SPECIAL HOME…NOT TO BE MISSED! This BEAUTIFUL CUSTOM 3/2 BLOCK/STUCCO Designer is unlike any other. Boasting over 2,000 sq. ft., this beauty is situated on a CORNER Homesite with an Eastern Exposure to enjoy the FABULOUS SETTING and GOLF COURSE VIEW from the amazing Florida Room… and NO KISSIN’ Lanais, and NO BOND! To fully appreciate this wonderful home, click on the “tour” button to view the Video Tour. Inviting CURB APPEAL with STONE WALL Lighted Landscaping and Swaying Palms set the stage for what awaits. The moment you step inside you’ll realize this is a special home – at first glance you’ll be drawn to the gorgeous PALADIUM WINDOW with sliders which open to a Spacious Outdoor Patio with Birdcage. The main living space provides access to all corners of this wonderful home, and showcases what is in store with CROWN MOULDING, PORCELAIN TILE laid diagonally everywhere except living room and 2 bedrooms, (DOUBLE CROWN where there are TRAY Ceilings), and QUALITY UPGRADES throughout. The Kitchen was designed with functionality, flow and beauty in mind. The Cherry cabinets with soft-close doors and Pull-out Shelves are complemented by Gorgeous GRANITE Counters, STONE Backsplash, STAINLESS STEEL FRENCH DOOR REFRIGERATOR, an oversized GRANITE ISLAND with Sink and Seating, and Pendant Lighting – very nice! The VAULTED CEILINGS add to the SPACIOUS feel of the Living Room, and the Architectural Columns and TRAY CEILING (with DOUBLE CROWN Moulding) enhance the separate Dining Room. The Sunny Eat-in Kitchen flows seamlessly into the stunning FLORIDA Room with a strategically placed CUSTOM BUILT-IN DRY BAR with Cherry Cabinets (and Pull-outs) offering tons of additional storage, Granite Counter, and a beverage refrigerator. This is a perfect home for entertaining! You will likely spend most of your time in the light and bright FLORIDA ROOM with windows on all sides! The Master Suite is accented with a TRAY Ceiling and DOUBLE CROWN Moulding, an En-Suite Bath with GRANITE Counters, Vanity seating, a wonderful SOAKING TUB, TILED SHOWER with Built-in niche and seat, FRAMELESS SHOWER ENCLOSURE…and the CUSTOMIZED WALK-IN CLOSET is quite spacious! 2 Guest Rooms (one does not have a closet, and the other is customized) are perfect for the occasional guest and/or craft, office space, or private retreat. The Guest Bath has GRANITE Counters + a Tub/Shower combo. The Inside Laundry offers extra cabinets. The ROOF was replaced in 2019 and the A/C in 2010. So many extras include ALL NEW LOW-E DUAL-PANED WINDOWS (except FL Room), MAYTAG Washer & Dryer, NATURAL GAS, NEW Toilets, a Large Entry Closet, Window Shades, Treatments & Cornices. If that weren’t enough, how about Gutters/Downspouts all around, Attic Stairs, Work Bench, Shelving, Insulated Garage Door+++! So, WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? IF NOT NOW, WHEN???
Listing courtesy of Kathy Abruzzo, COLDWELL BANKER VANGUARD LIFESTYLE REALTY