Welcome to Valencia Lakes, the premier active-adult community that has been highlighted in the Tampa Bay Area with raving reviews! As you approach this community you will be taken away by its cascading fountains and gorgeous lake views! This gated community offers an expansive clubhouse, a social hall for entertainment which includes concerts, shows, and dances, a heated resort-style, lap and resistance pool, and numerous sporting activities like tennis, billiards, card rooms, softball field, shuffleboard, bocce ball, and pickleball. For nature lovers, there are numerous biking and walking trails, a community garden, dog park, ALL with an extremely LOW maintenance fee which also includes lawn, irrigation, and mulch refresh. For the adventurous, there is RV/boat parking, a fitness center, and steam/sauna room. Complete your day and grab a meal at the beautiful bistro. Now top this with a PERFECTLY LOCATED property that is within walking distance to ALL THE FUN! This 4 bed, 3 bath, 3 car garage + den is SITUATED ON A NATURE PRESERVE and offers complete serenity and privacy. The screened lanai has been extended with an insulated roof so you can relax and enjoy the peaceful sounds of nature. This very sought-after San Marino floorplan offers an inviting foyer with a grand chandelier, a large open great room plan, formal dining, and a den/office or 4th bedroom with built-in workspace. There is tile throughout the home with newer carpet in the bedrooms. The light and bright kitchen offers stainless appliances, a prep island, upgraded raised panel white wood cabinets, lighted glass cabinets, quartz countertops, a tile backsplash, and an expansive pantry. The main bedroom overlooks the preserve and offers dual walk-in closets w/ custom shelving and an ensuite bathroom with dual vanity, a large glass shower, and a large linen closet. The guest rooms share a bathroom so both guests can enjoy the convenience of an ensuite. Laundry room features upgraded cabinetry and a laundry sink. Other upgraded details include crown molding throughout, 8ft glass entry doors, 14 ft high ceilings, added tray ceiling in the great room and bedroom, 8ft triple sliders, Culligan water softener, reverse osmosis system installed under kitchen sink, NEW "Carrier" HVAC replaced in 2020 (10-year parts & labor warranty), Hurricane shutters, water heater has been replaced, whole-house rain gutters, paver driveway, upgraded light fixtures, ceiling fans, custom window treatments, epoxy garage floor, garage storage, added recessed lighting, and additional landscape design with numerous palm trees. Don’t forget to check out the nearby shopping center that offers Publix, Rita’s Italian Ice, and Andy’s Frozen custard.