2977 STEPPING STONE PATH STUNNING WATER VIEW | LILY MODEL | 3 BEDROOMS | 2-CAR + GOLF CART GARAGE | VILLAGE OF GILCHRIST Welcome to this beautiful 3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH LILY MODEL in the highly desirable VILLAGE OF GILCHRIST, offering a TWO-CAR GARAGE PLUS GOLF CART GARAGE and BREATHTAKING WATER VIEWS. Step inside to an OPEN, LIGHT-FILLED FLOOR PLAN designed for comfortable living and effortless entertaining. The home features HIGH CEILINGS, a SOLAR TUBE FOR NATURAL LIGHT, and an inviting living area that flows seamlessly to the EXTENDED LANAI and tranquil POND VIEWS beyond. The kitchen and wet areas feature LIGHT TILE FLOORING, complemented by GRANITE COUNTERTOPS, a BREAKFAST BAR, and ABUNDANT CABINETRY including beautiful cabinets and a BUILT-IN WINE BAR—perfect for hosting friends and family. Enjoy your morning coffee in the bright KITCHEN NOOK OVERLOOKING THE LANAI AND WATER, creating a peaceful start to every day. The PRIMARY SUITE is spacious and airy, featuring TRAY CEILINGS and FOUR LARGE WINDOWS that fill the room with Florida sunshine. The PRIMARY BATH includes DUAL GRANITE VANITIES, an ELEGANT TILED WALK-IN SHOWER, and a CUSTOM WALK-IN CLOSET with ample shelving and storage. Two additional bedrooms are GENEROUSELY SIZED with HIGH CEILINGS and plenty of natural light, and the nearby GUEST BATHROOM features TILE FLOORING and GRANITE COUNTERTOPS. A convenient POCKET DOOR CREATES A PRIVATE GUEST SUITE AREA, ideal when hosting visitors. The true highlight of this home is the SPECTACULAR EXTENDED LANAI. Fully screened and stretching the FULL WIDTH OF THE HOME, this outdoor retreat offers STUNNING PANORAMIC POND VIEWS and multiple seating areas to relax and enjoy the FLORIDA LIFESTYLE. The lanai also features a GRANITE WET BAR WITH SINK, UNDER-COUNTER REFRIGERATOR, along with a WEBER GRILL, making it the perfect space for OUTDOOR DINING AND ENTERTAINING. Additional features include: • FREEZER IN THE GARAGE CONVEYS • UTILITY SINK IN GARAGE • INSIDE LAUNDRY • WORKBENCH AND GARAGE CABINETS CONVEY • INSULATED GARAGE DOORS • HVAC REPLACED IN 2022 • NOVA FILTRATION SYSTEM IN GARAGE (RECENTLY SERVICED) • HOME IS PARTIALLY FURNISHED. Room for a POOL! Located just minutes from BROWNWOOD PADDOCK SQUARE (2 MILES) and LAKE SUMTER LANDING (4.5 MILES), this home is perfectly positioned in the HEART OF THE VILLAGES. Enjoy easy access to SHOPPING, DINING, GOLF, AND RECREATION, including nearby EVANS PRAIRIE COUNTRY CLUB and BONIFAY COUNTRY CLUB. This beautiful WATERFRONT HOME combines LOCATION, VIEWS, AND LIFESTYLE. Be sure to watch the VIDEO TOUR and schedule your PRIVATE SHOWING TODAY!