LAKEFRONT MAINTENANCE FREE VILLA! This nearly 3,000 square foot residence offers exceptional living space that includes a formal foyer, a main living area, three large bedrooms and 2 baths as well as a private and tiled screened courtyard. The nice-sized kitchen is complete with an informal dining area, an abundance of neutral cabinetry with a pantry, tray ceilings with crown molding, a breakfast bar and appliances. A combination family room has vaulted ceilings and sliding glass doors that fully openfor flexibility in the bonus room with diagonal tiled floors. Another set of sliders provide the ability to convert this space to a covered, screened lanai on those balmy Florida evenings. It has been meticulously maintained with many upgrades includingwood laminate flooring, carpet, ceramic tile, designer wall finishes, ceiling fans, recessed lighting, skylights, pocket and double doors, a central vacuum and UV duct light systems. Clever storage options providing lots of storeroom, like the concealedclosets behind the mirrored dining room wall. Offering the finishing touches are a 2-car garage with built-ins, mature tropical landscaping and it has been re-plumbed! Nestled peacefully on a cul-de-sac street with a lakefront location, in Center GateEstates, a stones throw from the community pool. This villa is in a central locale with close proximity to I-75, Doctor's Hospital, a myriad of shopping and dining options, as well as a short drive to championship golf, area beaches and Downtown SRQ!