THE VILLAGES, FL 32162 16685 SE 80th Bellavista CIRCLE

If you are looking for a quiet welcoming neighborhood, even during high season, you have arrived! Welcome to your new home in Calumet Grove The front of the home's stone curbed landscape offers a feeling of welcome which continues as you walk through the decorative front door with matching sidelights and an overhead transom to relax in the light and bright interior. This spacious 3/2 designer Crepe Myrtle, isn.t an ordinary Crepe Myrtle Not only is it a 3 bed 2 bath, there is a rare BONUS ROOM with a pocket door off the primary suite. This room can be used for an office, craft room or a man cave, a she shed, or turned into a huge closet. You will find vaulted ceilings adding to the airiness of the home along with 3 solar tubes to bring in light and save on electricity. The kitchen has quartz counters with white cabinets and newer stainless appliances. The 1 year old, 5 burner gas stove, is convection with an air fryer function. The microwave is also a year old and the dishwasher is rarely used. The moveable island stays with the home as does the second refrigerator. One end of the laundry room has been set up as a pantry. The shelves stay but are removable if you prefer something different. The elevated lanai looks over the quiet back yard. You have been given privacy with beautiful landscaping. It is a great place to dine al fresco if you are entertaining friends and family or having a quiet night in. You can enjoy the sunshine of the birdcage or stay under roof on the large screened lanai. The gas grill stays as it is connected to the natural gas line to the home. The attic stairs in the double garage were updated in 2021. If you are new to the north end of The Villages, you are in for a treat. The landscape is lush and mature. You are minutes away from nightly live entertainment, Mulberry Shopping Center, Chatham Rec Center, First Responders Rec Center, family and adult pools, multiple golf courses including the Lopez Championship courses, The Savannah Center, VA Clinic, shopping and restaurants on CR 42 are all easily accessible. The Mulberry area also has multiple pickleball, shuffleboard and Bocce Ball courts along with the Lopez restaurant and pool bar; all of which are all easily accessible by car or cart. Bond Paid ~ HVAC April 2021 ~ Roof 2012 ~ Water Heater 2015