Live like royalty in this splendid EXPANDED-GARDENIA Floor Plan at The Villages! This 3/2 home nestled on a POND VIEW lot in the Village of Hillsborough boasts a prime, unobstructed view of the POND, as well as the nearby WILDLIFE PRESERVE replete with wild life that will keep you mesmerized for hours! This one-owner home has been meticulously cared for and UPGRADED, and you will see the PRIDE IN OWNERSHIP as soon as you step through the stylish LEADED-GLASS front door. Find comfort in the Kitchen bejeweled with hand-selected fixtures, GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, a BREAKFAST BAR, GLASS DISPLAY CABINETS, and beautiful MAPLE CABINETS with PULL-OUT drawers. Entertain friends and family on the gorgeous HARDWOOD floors of the HIGH-CEILINGED Living Room and Dining Room which are both adorned with CROWN MOLDING & ROUNDED CORNERS. These rooms conveniently split the MASTER ENSUITE from the Guest Bedrooms. The Master Bedroom enjoys a TRAY CEILING, CROWN MOLDING, and 2 WALK-IN CLOSETS. The Master Bath has GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, beautiful MAPLE CABINETS, 2 individual sinks, a water closet, and a large WALK-IN SHOWER. On the other side of the home, the two Guest Bedrooms are split by a Full Guest Bath, and the wing has a POCKET DOOR that can be closed to allow visitors to enjoy the space with privacy. WAIT! THERE'S MORE!!! In addition to the 2060 square feet of living space, the Living Room has sliding glass doors that open up to an ADDITIONAL 450 square feet of a GLASS ENCLOSED LANAI fitted with a MITSUBISHI SPLIT UNIT and custom SIMONTON PROSOLAR SHADE windows which block UV rays. The SPACIOUS LANAI allows you to enjoy serene sunrises dancing on the water while you sip your morning beverage, or watch your favorite media on the PULL-DOWN PROJECTOR SCREEN while you sip your favorite cocktail! And for those who love big toys, this 3 CAR GARAGE is sure to please! The UPGRADES for this stunning home also include an UNDER-SINK DRINKING WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM and an ECOBEE thermostat. The Villages is rife with plenty of events, activities, and conveniences, as well as shopping, dining and services. It is home to 12 Championship Golf and Country Clubs, 40 Executive Golf Courses, 2 Specialty Golf Courses, and 3 Instructional Golf Academies. The Villages is also teeming with activities such as swimming, dancing, biking, tennis & pickle ball, arts & crafts, trails & paths, and clubs & leagues….even a Polo Club complex. Make this WATERFRONT GEM your new home, and revel in Florida Living at its best! Enjoy the Home, Enjoy the View, Enjoy The Villages!