1716 DURANGO DRIVE One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Looking for the elusive PRIVATE backyard that's reminiscent of On Golden Pond? This EXPANDED Laurel Hill designer home has it all, including an expanded garage! It overlooks a serene and beautiful pond preserve, with distant views of Tierra Del Sol golf course and lots of nature. This amazing view is seen from virtually every room! This home has no carpet or tile and has been updated with luxury vinyl plank throughout. Step into this WELL-MAINTAINED HOME with a spacious living room & HIGH CEILINGS throughout. The kitchen boasts a bay window with a breakfast nook, beautiful white cabinets, and pull-out shelves. The spacious Master bedroom has an ensuite bath, featuring a solar tube, dual sinks, a WALK-IN closet, and shower. The two guest bedrooms are on the opposite side of the home, which provides privacy for all. The guest bath has a tub/shower combo with a solar tube, letting in lots of natural light. In addition to the much sought after backyard PRIVACY, this home has a great LOCATION too! Centrally located between Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter Landing, you can enjoy LIVE ENTERTAINMENT year-round, as well as the many choices for dining and shopping! Also, making this location superb is the Tiera Del Sol Recreation Center, which is just around the corner. The recreation’s Bar & Grill has an atmosphere like no other spot in The Villages! No need to go anywhere else than here to enjoy small musicals, plays and comics -right in The Tiera Del Sol Theatre!! This home has a newer Roof (2021); AprilAire A/C (2018) with ionizer (2021); HWH (2018). GREAT LOCATION! GREAT HOME with a FABULOUS VIEW to enjoy from either the enclosed lanai or Birdcage (both updated in 2021)! COME SEE IT FOR YOURSELF! YOU’LL LOVE IT!!!! Please click on the Matterport video which allows you to walk from one room to the other at your own pace! There is also a bird's eye view of the layout. BOND PAID.