NEW PRICE $348,500! PRIVATE BACKYARD, ROOM FOR A POOL, BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED & BOND PAID! Discover this TURNKEY 2-bedroom, 2-bath Austin model in the Village of Belvedere in The Villages, Florida, offering 1,142 SF of official living area PLUS an additional 240 SF DOUBLE-PANE GLASS-ENCLOSED LANAI heated and cooled by the home's central HVAC system! One of this home's standout features is its LARGE, PRIVATE REAR YARD with potential room for a future swimming pool, subject to site feasibility, permits and ARC approval. A proposed pool plan is available upon request! Enjoy Florida's indoor-outdoor lifestyle in the expansive screened BIRDCAGE featuring a SIX-PERSON HOT TUB and OUTDOOR SHOWER-perfect for relaxing, entertaining or simply enjoying your own backyard retreat! Step inside to discover a BEAUTIFULLY UPDATED KITCHEN featuring QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, soft-close cabinetry, pull-out storage, stainless steel appliances, GAS RANGE and beverage cooler. BOTH BATHROOMS have been REMODELED with quartz countertops and WALK-IN SHOWERS! The primary suite offers a spacious walk-in closet with custom built-ins. NO CARPET! Enjoy attractive luxury vinyl plank flooring, plantation shutters and thoughtfully updated finishes throughout. The additional 240 SF climate-controlled enclosed lanai offers a versatile year-round space for dining, hobbies, entertaining or enjoying peaceful backyard views. This room is separate from the home's 1,142 SF of officially reported living area. A charming barn door creates privacy between the guest bedroom and bath and the main living area, while the guest bedroom's MURPHY BED provides flexibility for a home office, hobby room or den. MAJOR UPDATES include ROOF (2020), HVAC (2025) and a PAID BOND! Additional features include whole-home water filtration, an extended garage with golf-cart parking space and storage cabinets, plus washer and dryer. TURNKEY FURNISHINGS are included, offering convenience for seasonal residents or those ready to settle right in! Conveniently located near the Belvedere neighborhood pool and Pimlico Recreation Center, with easy golf-cart access to recreation, golf, shopping and dining along the CR 466 corridor and Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. WHY SETTLE FOR ORDINARY? Enjoy a beautifully remodeled home, additional climate-controlled enclosed space, a PRIVATE BACKYARD WITH POOL POTENTIAL, exceptional outdoor entertaining amenities, newer major systems and BOND PAID-all at the NEW PRICE OF $348,500! Schedule your private showing and discover what makes this home so special!