Welcome home to this friendly and wonderfully tranquil 55+ community nestled in the heart of Central Florida’s lakes and hills region, aptly named for the picturesque natural beauty within and surrounding the community. Spring-fed lakes, sparkling rivers, and unspoiled conservation areas offer breathtaking scenery and abundant opportunities for bird-watching and fun water activities such as boating, fishing, paddle boarding, and more! Inside the community are many natural trails, some providing views of the stunning Palatlakaha River. Enjoy the community clubhouse with frequent social events, a fitness center, an impressive swimming pool, tennis courts, a baseball field, and much more! Join up with friends for exciting activities or to have a peaceful nature walk. Finally, retreat home to your tranquil abode and rest easy knowing the roof was replaced in 2023, the A/C was replaced in 2020, and the water heater was replaced in 2018. A bonus is a whole house Generac generator! A lush, tidy lawn perfectly frames the home’s stucco facade with a gabled roof and covered/screened front entry. The 2-car garage has a convenient screen slider, and the spacious driveway has an adjoining walkway to the front door—step inside for an updated interior with a beautiful, open floor plan. A tiled foyer offers arched openings into the spacious, carpeted living and dining areas. Beyond the living room is a carpeted sitting area with large windows and a French door to the rear, covered/screened lanai. The well-appointed kitchen includes granite counters, a tile backsplash, cabinetry, a closet pantry, a gas range, and a stainless French door refrigerator. There’s a Bay window dining nook and a breakfast bar. Just off the kitchen is an inside laundry room with an access door to the garage. The private owner’s suite is carpeted with a walk-in closet, and the en-suite with dual sinks and a walk-in shower. Bedroom 2 has a walk-in closet, and bedroom 3 has a spacious double-door closet. Both bedrooms have easy access to the full hallway bathroom with a handicapped access walk-in tub/shower. Relax or entertain on the rear-covered/screened lanai with no rear neighbors! What a lovely home in a beautiful community! When you have to leave this idyllic paradise, know that famous beaches, theme parks, and Orlando airport are only an hour away!