11522 SE 178th Ln, Summerfield, FL 34491

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. PRICE REDUCED + Seller offering a $10,000 FLOORING CREDIT! Are you looking for the EPITOME of a great retirement home & lifestyle in sunny central Florida? Check out this lovely MOVE IN READY, “MARK V” VILLA w/ 2 BR + DEN + OFFICE/ 3 BA/ 2 CAR GARAGE w/ 1920 sf LA in the LINKS of STONECREST neighborhood in Summerfield, FL. Stonecrest is a 55+ community w/ 2200 homes, so it has a smaller HOMETOWN feel. See photos of the many amenities available. It also has a true GATED ENTRY which provides security & peace of mind. And living in a VILLA SETTING, the outside lawn maintenance is part of your HOA monthly fees - more leisure time for you to enjoy! When you approach the villa, you will enter via the gate to the BREEZEWAY and then access the expansive SCREEN ENCLOSED COURTYARD. You will immediately notice the main house on the L side and a detached “CASITA” on the R side of the courtyard. The "CASITA" SUITE is a perfect retreat for guests or for a private office workspace. It features an ample sized bedroom, WALK IN CLOSET, and ENSUITE BATHROOM. The ENSUITE has a TUB/SHOWER COMBO, single sink/vanity, and a COMFORT HEIGHT TOILET. NATURAL LIGHT abounds in the bedroom primarily due to SLIDING GLASS DOORS that provide access to the courtyard. The courtyard has COMPLETE PRIVACY by design of the living quarters and landscaping privacy on the west side of the villa. Across the courtyard, the MAIN HOUSE welcomes you w/ a COVERED FRONT PORCH and a decorative OVAL SHAPED, ETCHED GLASS insert w/ matching SIDE LITE. As you step inside the FOYER, you'll be greeted by a spacious COMBO LIVING/DINING AREA w/ CATHEDRAL CEILINGS & a large SKYLIGHT which illuminates the area. The KITCHEN features WHITE CABINETS w/ OVER CABINET LIGHTING, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS w/ a PONY BAR PENINSULA, white appliances, and a CLOSET PANTRY. A BREAKFAST NOOK surrounded by windows provides views of the courtyard and a cozy space to enjoy your morning coffee. The INDOOR LAUNDRY is also nearby w/ WASHER, DRYER (both 2005), laundry sink, & add’l cabinet space. There is direct access from the KITCHEN to the 2 CAR GARAGE as well as an exterior door from the garage to the screen enclosed courtyard. Moving to the south end of the villa, you will find a small OFFICE w FRENCH DOOR access, a window overlooking the rear OPEN PATIO, and an exterior door for access to the patio, backyard, & the lush TREE CANOPY providing partial REAR PRIVACY. The DEN, w/ TRAY CEILINGS and a DOUBLE WINDOW, is adjacent to the office, and a HALLWAY leads to BATHROOM #2 on L & the PRIMARY/MASTER SUITE entrance on the R. The MASTER SUITE is a haven of relaxation, w/ a comfy SITTING AREA complete w/ views of the courtyard, a spacious bedroom, a large WALK-IN CLOSET, and an UPDATED ENSUITE BATHROOM w/ WOOD LAMINATE FLOORING. The renovated TILED SHOWER features a FRAMELESS GLASS DOOR. There is a nice corner SOAKING TUB for a relaxing experience, a private WATER CLOSET, & DUAL SINKS w/ solid surface counters. The suite also has direct SLIDING DOOR VIEWS & ACCESS to the courtyard. Other perks include: PAINTED GARAGE FLOOR, ATTIC PULL DOWN STAIRS, HWH (2011), HVAC (2009) & SLIDING GARAGE SCREEN DOORS. The EXTERIOR of the villa has newer exterior paint (~2020 per Seller), ARCH SHINGLE ROOF (2017), PAINTED DRIVEWAY/WALKWAY, NEWER SCREENS IN COURTYARD (~2020 per Seller), & PAINTED REAR PATIO. With FRESH INTERIOR PAINT (7/2023), this villa is waiting for its new owner - YOU! Call today for your private showing!