2305 E CORTEZ Drive What a RARE GEM in the desirable Val Vista Lakes! Nestled on a large corner lot of a cul-de-sac, this gorgeous home will surely impress you. Displaying a 2-car garage w/attached cabinetry, RV gate & parking, and a mature landscape w/artificial turf. Discover a spacious open layout that establishes a smooth connection between spaces! Enhanced by a fireplace, surround sound, vaulted ceilings, abundant natural light, neutral paint, chic light fixtures, and wood-look flooring in all the right places. The impressive kitchen boasts SS appliances, travertine backsplash, a pantry, a bay window, ample cabinetry w/crown molding, center island, and a breakfast bar. The double-door main bedroom has French doors to the back and a barn door that opens to the ensuite w/a walk-in closet & bath grab bars. The second bedroom also includes its own bathroom, and the 3rd bedroom can be an office or game room. PLUS! This property offers a guest quarter complete with a Murphy bed, eat-in kitchen, private bathroom, a walk-in closet, and a separate exit to the outside. Want MORE? The backyard is your personal paradise! Perfect for relaxing and entertaining, it features a covered patio, additional seating areas, a built-in BBQ, an outdoor kitchen under the Ramada, a firepit for chilly nights, and a sparkling pool & spa for year-round enjoyment. Don't miss this opportunity! Just WOW!!