5008 RUBY FLATS DRIVE Seize the day and make this GL Homes built BELLAGIO your private oasis. Located in Valencia Lakes, Tampa Bay’s premier 55+ Active Adult Community. Offering 2, 520SF, this meticulously maintained residence features 3 bedrooms, a private office/den, 3 bathrooms, an expansive great room, gourmet kitchen with casual dining area, formal dining room, a two-car garage, plus a separate single-car garage, both with finished epoxy flooring. Full-length glass double French entry doors provide a secure and elegant welcome into a dramatic foyer with a soaring 13-foot ceiling and a welcoming view of the open floorplan. Luxurious marbled Italian ceramic tile lies in all wet areas and engineered Brazilian hardwood flooring lies in all common areas and the primary suite. In addition 5-inch baseboards, and crown molding run throughout, creating a refined yet comfortable atmosphere. The impressive 22’ x 21’ great room features a 10’–11’ tray ceiling, ceiling fan, recessed lighting, and 12-foot sliding glass doors that open to a 530SF lanai & screen room, an ideal setting for private outdoor living and entertaining. Designed for both function and style, the gourmet kitchen is truly the heart of the home. Highlights include 42” solid wood cabinetry, quartz countertops, recessed lighting, and a spacious island with granite top. Stainless steel appliances include an LG three-drawer refrigerator, cooktop, double wall ovens, microwave, and a Bosch dishwasher. An 8-foot-wide pantry and sunlit dinette with two large windows complete the space. The elegant formal dining room with chandelier will comfortably accommodate ten persons. The 17’x17’ primary suite is a luxurious retreat with a tray ceiling, a three-panel bay window, and two finished walk-in closets. The spa-inspired ensuite bath offers dual separate vanities with quartz countertops, abundant cabinetry, a large walk-in shower, garden tub, and private water closet for the commode. Bedrooms 2 & 3 provide exceptional comfort and privacy, and each is adjacent to a separate full bathroom. The Office features solid double-French doors and a ceiling fan and it is ideally suited for a home office or flex space. A well-appointed laundry room features an LG top-load washer and dryer, utility sink and upper cabinetry. Environmental comforts are assured by a 3.5 Ton Carrier HVAC with A REME-HALO air purification system and a HALO Water Softener system (2025). Both double and single-car garages have epoxy floors and built-in storage capabilities. Beyond your doorstep, residents of Valencia Lakes enjoy a vibrant lifestyle centered around a spectacular 40, 000-square-foot clubhouse offering live entertainment, social events, more than 100 clubs, and a newly renovated restaurant serviced by Mattison’s. Amenities include a resort-style and lap pool, resistance pool, sauna and steam rooms, a 5, 000SF state-of-the-art fitness center and 2 multi-purpose fitness rooms with professional classes, 7 pickleball courts, 6 lighted Har-Tru Clay tennis courts, the area’s best softball field, bocce, shuffleboard, basketball half-court, miles of walking trails, Artisan studios, card & billiards rooms, community gardens, a dog park, and a venerated Memorial Park. Conveniently located near Tampa (TPA), Sarasota (SRQ), and St. Petersburg (PIE)—with exceptional shopping, medical facilities, and Florida’s award-winning Gulf Coast beaches just a short drive away—this exceptional home offers not just a residence, but a lifestyle to embrace.