16016 GOLDEN LAKES DRIVE This GL Homes FLORENCE model is in Valencia Lakes, Tampa Bay's premier 55+ Active Adult Community. Florence has 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and an open floorplan that has been beautifully enhanced by a custom-built FLORIDA room. Upon entering the home through the full-length glass front door, you will be welcomed into a Foyer with exceptional architectural features crowned by a 13.5’ high ceiling. To the right of the Foyer is a 12’x14’ carpeted second Bedroom that boasts a ceiling fan and three large windows overlooking the front garden. Next to the second Bedroom is a full 4-piece Bathroom with a solid wood vanity, topped with a beautiful quartz banjo counter, a full-width mirror, and safety grab bars in the shower. The generous 168SF 3rd Bedroom features a full closet, window blinds, a ceiling fan, and double French doors. Forward of the Foyer, is Florence’s open floor plan which features a Dining Room, Kitchen, Dinette, and Great Room. The Dining Room will comfortably host 8 persons. The 10'x14' Kitchen features recessed lights, 42” solid wood cabinetry and includes custom SHELF GENIE roll out shelving making everything easily accessible. A stainless-steel Frigidaire French-door refrigerator (2024), and the Bosch dishwasher (2021) complement the GE range and microwave making a perfect creative workspace for the Chef. Gorgeous quartz counters are accented by a stone backsplash. The functional kitchen island features a double sink with Moen Brantford faucet. The bright 12'x12' SF Dinette is an ideal space for routine or intimate meals. The expansive Great Room anchors the FLORENCE open floor plan, and features recessed lighting, a lighted ceiling fan, and access to the Florida room. The 500SF Florida room features luxury vinyl tile floors, 3 ceiling fans, and 50 linear feet of windows providing abundant natural light. The windows are outfitted with automated roll down shades. This Florida room will be your oasis. The carpeted Owner’s Suite features an octagonal tray ceiling with lighted ceiling fan, two large windows and a 3 panel 9' sliding glass door leading to the lanai. The two walk-in closets, with customized shelving are fronted by bi-fold mirrored doors. The Ensuite Bathroom features two separated vanities with SHELF GENIE sliding shelves, quartz counters, a garden bathtub, a walk-in shower with floor to ceiling tile, Listello, seating bench, security grab bar, and a W/C for the commode. The Laundry Room features overhead cabinets, a utility sink, and a GE front-load washer and dryer (2021). All rooms, excluding the Florida room, have window blinds inside and accordion hurricane shutters outside. The two-car garage has epoxy flooring and shelving for extra storage and is home to the Culligan Water Softener system. Enjoy resort style living at Valencia Lakes. This sought after community has an amazing 40, 000SF Clubhouse offering entertainment shows, dances, over 100 clubs, a 5, 000SF state-of-the-heart 24/7 Fitness Center, Resort-Style Pool, 5-lane Lap Pool, Resistance Pool, 2 multi-purpose Fitness Rooms, 7 Pickleball courts, 6 USTA Har-Tru clay Tennis courts, 4 Bocce lanes, 4 Shuffleboard lanes, the area’s best Softball field, Basketball half-court, RV and Boat storage facility, Community Garden, and Dog Park. Conveniently located to hospitals, downtown Tampa, Tampa Airport, and a short drive to Disney, cruise ports, Sarasota, St. Petersburg, and some of the best beaches in the nation. Seize the day.