16243 CAPE CORAL DRIVE WIMAUMA FL 33598 MLS #TB8347726

PRICE REDUCTION-BELOW MARKET VALUE! GL Homes built Palazzo, 2191SF under A/C with 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, an Office/Den, 2.5 car garage, and a great Northeast water view from the screened in lanai. On approach, you are greeted by manicured Florida-friendly gardens, with garden lights leading to a large screened-in Portico and a full-length hurricane glass Double French-Door Entry. The spacious Foyer opens with a 10’-to-11’ tray-ceiling. Forward of the Foyer lies a spacious open floor-plan anchored by a generous Great Room with 10’-to-11’ tray-ceiling, recessed lights and ceiling fan. The Great Room has direct views of the Dining Room, Kitchen, Dinette, Lanai/Screen-room, and the water beyond. A convenient pet fence is accessible through the fully covered lanai. Behind the Great Room lies a generous Kitchen that features 42” solid maple cabinetry, and granite counters topped by a stone and glass backsplash. The well-appointed kitchen boasts a stainless GE range and microwave, along with a LG refrigerator and dishwasher. The Dinette comfortably seats four persons providing a great view of the water. The Dining Room easily seats 8 persons and features a transitional chandelier. The sizeable Primary Bedroom is truly a sanctuary with a beautiful water view, a high tray-ceiling, two walk-in closets, lighted ceiling fan, an additional ADT security panel, and a very large Ensuite Bathroom. The Ensuite Bathroom has two large separate vanities with granite counters capped by wall-to-wall mirrors and a linen closet. A large tiled walk-in shower with full shower bench and separate Water-Closet housing the commode makes this ensuite exceptional. Bedrooms 2 and 3 are at the front of the house as is the 2nd full Bathroom with a tub/shower combination. Bedroom 3 features a Murphy Bed which makes this space multi-functional. Opposite the guest bedrooms is the Office/Den with double French-doors and tiled floors. The Office/Den has a lighted ceiling fan and two large windows giving unobstructed views to the front gardens and beautiful Florida blue skies. The Laundry room features a GE top load washer and dryer and a full-size utility sink. Bathroom #3 features a tiled glass shower with plentiful storage. This home features 17×17 SF tile on the diagonal throughout save for the three Bedrooms which are carpeted. The exterior of the home was freshly painted in 2024. The oversized garage will accommodate two automobiles and a golf cart. Environmental comforts are provided by a Goodman HVAC Heat Pump and an EATON Complete Home Surge Protection unit. The home is protected by accordion hurricane shutters and front/back gutters. Seize the day and live your idyllic life in this exceptional home in Valencia Lakes, Tampa Bay’s premier 55+ Active Adult Community. This sought-after resort style community has an amazing 40,000SF Clubhouse offering entertainment shows, dances, over one hundred Clubs, a 5,000SF 24/7 State-of-the Heart Fitness Center, Resort-style pool, 5 Lane-Lap pool, Resistance pool, Spa, Steam & Dry Saunas, 2 Multi-Purpose Fitness Rooms, Games Rooms, 7 Pickleball courts, 6 USTA Har-Tru Clay Tennis courts, Bocce, Shuffleboard, Basketball Half-Court, Softball Field, RV & Boat Storage Facility, Garden plots, Dog Park, and a venerated Memorial Honor Circle. Conveniently located to excellent hospitals, Downtown Tampa, Tampa airport, Eclectic St. Petersburg, and a short drive to Disney, Cruise Ports, Sarasota, and some of the best beaches in the country!