LOCATION, LIFESTYLE, VIEW! Life is easy & nearly maintenance-free in this BEAUTIFUL, RARELY AVAILABLE 3 BEDROOM, 2 BATH, Villa, perfectly positioned on a larger corner lot, with CAPTIVATING nature views to enjoy! Nestled within gated East Lake Woodlands, this home is located in Pinewinds, an ALL-AGES, PET FRIENDLY community with private POOL for residents. Lush exterior tropical landscape greets your guests & welcomes you home. Personal DRIVEWAY & charming gate lead to your private, lovely courtyard, which extends to the front door with retractable screen-door feature. The open floor plan is warm & inviting! An impressive Great Room features a coat closet, soaring ceilings, ceiling fan, contemporary lighting for a touch of sophistication, beautiful wood-burning fireplace with cozy hearth & mantel, & premium hand scraped, wide plank, wood flooring that flows throughout most of the home. Enjoy cooking & creating culinary delights in your updated KITCHEN with raised panel Cabinetry with Crown Molding & glass-front display doors, PANTRY cabinets, undercabinet lighting, BREAKFAST BAR, GRANITE counters, & overhead skylight for natural light! The Kitchen, adjacent Dining Room, & gathering Great Room connect seamlessly, perfect for entertaining! Plantation shutters adorn many windows & glass sliders throughout the home, enhancing both the style & privacy of living spaces. Step through any one of THREE SETS of GLASS SLIDING DOORS to the EXPANSIVE & partially COVERED, SCREENED LANAI – a versatile outdoor living area in a serene setting. Savor morning coffee or wind down with your favorite drink, host friends, catch a wildlife glimpse, enjoy the setting sun from distinctive screened-roof portion, or simply just take in the wooded nature views, right from the comfort of your SCREENED PRIVATE LANAI (rescreened 2022)! This inviting space is ideal for year-round enjoyment. Back inside, the Primary Bedroom is tucked away for privacy & features vaulted ceiling, two skylights (with custom shades), Walk-In Closet, & an updated En Suite Bath with large vanity for storage, extended counter space, & step-in Shower with floor-to-ceiling tile. On the opposite side of the home, a spacious 2nd bedroom offers a walk-in closet, & the 3rd bedroom features a built-in desk, offering flexibility in use. The 2nd bath has granite counters and tub/shower combo. The ATTACHED, OVERSIZED 1 CAR GARAGE is secure & convenient with laundry nook (washer & dryer included) & workbench. Pull-down stairs in garage provide access to the attic, where there is ample room to stand & additional storage space. FEATURES & UPGRADES include: Hurricane rated Garage Door(2019), Trane HVAC, wall safe, ceiling fans, linen closet, walk-in closets, oversized corner lot. VALUE-packed HOA fee INCLUDES: Community POOL, CABLE, INTERNET, TRASH & RECYCLING, LAWN MOWING-FERTILIZATION-WATERING-PEST CONTROL, hard & soft EDGING, BLOWING, SHRUB TRIMMING, TREE maintenance, ROOF, EXT PAINT, CURB/GUTTER CLEANING/MAINTENANCE, TERMITE PROTECTION SERVICE, property MANAGEMENT, SECURITY GATES, ROADS & STREET LIGHTING. OPTIONAL membership for purchase to Ardea Country Club, offering Golf, Tennis, Pickleball, Pools, Fitness, Restaurant, Social/Holiday Events, Kids events, & more. Popular area dining, shopping, groceries, schools, medical facilities, movie theater, & sports options nearby. Airport & beaches are a short drive away. Schedule your showing today & experience all that this home and community have to offer!