This is the one you have been waiting for! A beautiful villa home in the maintenance-free, gated community of Encore by David Weekley, 55+ in Fishhawk West with a spectacular view of Hutto Lake and perfectly situated with privacy and elbow room on almost .25-acre lot! This popular OPEN FLOOR PLAN offers a 2-way split for maximum privacy and has over 1,600 SQ FT with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, office/den and an attached 2-car garage. Gorgeous wood-look Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring greets you as you enter through the beveled glass front door and flows throughout the home, along with ceramic tile in the bathrooms and laundry room (NO CARPET!). The sizable office is just off the entryway and overlooks the lake, offering a peaceful respite during the day. Bedroom and bath #2, along with the laundry room, are just down the hall. The laundry room has upper cabinets for storage, and a lengthy folding counter, with storage space underneath. Bedroom #2 looks out onto the lake and has easy access to the adjacent bathroom boasting a gorgeous granite countertop and floor-to-ceiling shower tile. Chefs will fall in love with the gourmet kitchen featuring 42” two-tone, white and grey cabinets, STUNNING GRANITE COUNTERTOPS and Stainless-Steel Appliances, including gas range. Did I mention this home has a central vacuum system with an added built-in under the kitchen cabinets?! Entertaining is made easy with the kitchen opening into the dining area and Great Room, so you never miss a thing! The Owner’s Retreat is SPACIOUS and bright and has an EN SUITE BATHROOM with walk-in shower, dual sinks, and cabinet storage and STUNNING GRANITE COUNTERTOPS FOR DAYS! Wait until you see the custom built-ins in the HUGE WALK IN CLOSET, making organizing as easy as can be! Marie Kondo would be proud! Encore at Fishhawk West is a close-knit 55+ community with charming architecture and numerous amenities including resort style club house and activity director, pool, pickleball, fitness center and more. Residents also have access to ALL FISHHAWK WEST AMENITIES, including the much-loved Lakehouse, playgrounds and fitness center overlooking Lake Hutto and two pools, one of which has a splash area for tots, perfect for when grandkids come to visit! ENCORE is about 35 minutes to downtown Tampa, a little over an hour to Orlando attractions and BEACHES! White-sugar sand beaches are an hour away!