1553 Hillcrest Dr., The Villages, FL 32159

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. **LOOK at this HIDDEN GEM!!** NO BOND, TURNKEY, & MOVE IN READY! Caught your attention yet? This spacious SITE BUILT home w/ 2 BR/ 2 BA/ 1.5 Car SCREEN ENCLOSED Carport & 1592 sf of LA has been well loved and maintained! Located in the VILLAGE of ORANGE BLOSSOM GARDENS, this home is so close to all of your EVERYDAY CONVENIENCES along the US Hwy 441/27 commercial corridor AND the unmatched VILLAGES LIFESTYLE! Just over the picturesque VILLAGES GOLF CART BRIDGE is Spanish Springs town square, which offers FREE nightly entertainment plus world class entertainment at the SHARON L MORSE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER. The incomparable VILLAGES LIFESTYLE can be easily accessed at nearby Paradise Regional Rec Center, Silver Lake VRC, Hilltop NRC and the Orange Blossom Hills Golf & Country Club. Knudson Softball Field, the archery range, Golfview Lake Picnic Area, and the Veteran’s Memorial Park are also area favorites. Yes, “you can have it all” during your GOLDEN YEARS here in sunny central Florida - relaxation, warm weather, no snow to shovel, fun times, etc. This home has so much to offer its next owner, which could be YOU! The attractive CURB APPEAL starts w/ a QUEEN PALM tree w/ fronds rustling in the gentle breeze for a genuine “Florida feel.” Next, you will notice the PAINTED DRIVEWAY & GARAGE floor and the well manicured, MATURE LANDSCAPING w/ CONCRETE CURBING & ROCK FILLED BEDS. The covered front porch & the SCREEN ENCLOSED CARPORT w/ a defined golf cart parking space provide relaxing places to sit & unwind. The lovely front door w/ colorful HALF LITE, DECORATIVE GLASS insert provides an inviting entrance to the home. Once inside the tiled FOYER, you will immediately notice the mirrored doors of the COAT CLOSET. Next your eyes will wander to the CATHEDRAL CEILINGS over this OPEN CONCEPT floor plan. The expansive LIVING / DINING combo area w/ many windows creates a “light & bright” ambiance due to the abundant NATURAL LIGHT and neutral color palette & decor. The KITCHEN features timeless WHITE CABINETS w/ PULL OUTS, high def LAMINATE countertops, white appliances, an EAT-IN space w/ low breakfast bar & PENDANT LIGHTING, a SOLAR TUBE, a CLOSET PANTRY & tile flooring. The INDOOR LAUNDRY, located just off the kitchen, houses the washer & dryer plus overhead cabinet storage. Down the hallway from the main LA, lies 2 BRs & 2 BAs. Bathroom #2, first doorway on R, features white beadboard paneling, a single vanity/sink, and a TUB/SHOWER combo w/ TILE SURROUND. Bedroom #2, the first doorway on L, has a half CATHEDRAL CEILING, CHAIR RAIL MOLDING, sufficient space for Queen size furniture, a ceiling fan w/ light, and sliding, mirrored CLOSET DOORS. At the end of the hallway, the ample sized MASTER/PRIMARY Bedroom features a half CATHEDRAL CEILING w/ abundant NATURAL LIGHT due to EASTERN REAR EXPOSURE, sliding mirrored CLOSET DOORS, & an ENSUITE Bathroom. The ENSUITE also has sliding, mirrored CLOSET DOORS & a single sink w/ large solid surface vanity top. The water closet area has white beadboard paneling and a tiled WALK-IN SHOWER. Did I mention that the enclosed lanai is upgraded w/ DOUBLE PANE GLASS WINDOWS, solar shades, & white beadboard paneling? There is also a large REAR CONCRETE PATIO (~20’ x ~12’) which provides an excellent outdoor area for entertaining. Other perks include: HVAC (2022), storage room in carport, & a 2011 Yamaha Gas Golf Cart is available separately. CALL NOW to reserve your private showing!