BOND PAID and NEWER ROOF-2024-EXCEPTIONAL DESIGNER GARDENIA in the highly sought-after VILLAGE OF VIRGINIA TRACE! Ideally situated on a beautifully landscaped CORNER LOT approximately six minutes by golf cart from LAKE SUMTER LANDING, this extensively updated 3-bedroom, 2-bath home offers 1,926 sq. ft. of comfortable Florida living. Room for a pool or golf cart garage, subject to Architectural Review approval. A POOL CONCEPT SKETCH is available to help you imagine an oasis of your own. The attractive PAVER DRIVEWAY, lush landscaping and elegant LEADED-GLASS ENTRY create a welcoming first impression. The open and inviting floor plan showcases NO POPCORN CEILINGS, HARDWOOD AND TILE FLOORING (carpet in one guest room), and PLANTATION SHUTTERS. Three SOLAR TUBES bring natural light into the living room, laundry room and primary closet. The front bedroom does not have a closet. The beautifully updated kitchen features STRIKING CABINETRY, ONE-LEVEL QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS installed in 2023, a built-in wine rack, stainless-steel appliances, BOSCH DISHWASHER replaced in 2023 and LED accent lighting with dimmers added in 2023. A KITCHEN REVERSE-OSMOSIS SYSTEM installed in 2021 supplies filtered water to the kitchen and refrigerator. Just off the kitchen, a CUSTOM WINE BAR completed in 2025 features matching quartz and a built-in wine rack for entertaining. The spacious primary suite offers an outstanding CUSTOM CLOSET and a CUSTOM RECONFIGURED BATHROOM with a beautifully tiled WALK-IN ROMAN SHOWER. The guest bathroom walk-in shower was renovated in 2023, and fixtures in both bathrooms were replaced in 2026. The two guest bedrooms and guest bathroom are located on the opposite side of the home for privacy and comfort. Enjoy the SCREENED LANAI and CANVAS-COVERED BIRDCAGE. The birdcage canvas was replaced in 2021, and a NO-SEE-UM PRIVACY SCREEN was added in 2025 for year-round outdoor enjoyment. Additional improvements include a NEWER GARAGE DOOR AND OPENER-2024; INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINT-2025; WHOLE-HOUSE GENERAC GENERATOR-2021; WHOLE-HOUSE WATER FILTRATION AND SOFTENING SYSTEM-2021; WHOLE-HOUSE VIVINT SECURITY SYSTEM-2022; GUTTERS AND DOWNSPOUTS-2021; and newer shutoff valves beneath the sinks and at the washing machine. The HVAC was installed in 2017, has been serviced every six months and has a service agreement paid through January 2027. The WATER HEATER was replaced in 2019. The whole-house generator is serviced annually and includes a prepaid, transferable service agreement through September 2029. The garage offers additional storage. TERMITE BOND with Heron through July 2027. LOCATION TRULY MATTERS, and Virginia Trace places The Villages lifestyle within easy reach. Travel by golf cart, bicycle, car or on foot to nearby LAKE SUMTER LANDING and MARKET SQUARE for waterfront dining, shopping, movies and FREE NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT. The neighborhood is surrounded by the beautiful MALLORY HILL GOLF COURSE and convenient to Cane Garden and Havana country clubs, executive golf courses and Colony Plaza. Nearby CANAL STREET RECREATION CENTER offers a variety of activities and is especially enjoyable when family and grandchildren visit. With its BOND PAID, outstanding location, extensive improvements and inviting indoor and outdoor living spaces, this remarkable Gardenia offers comfort, convenience and the opportunity to fully enjoy The Villages lifestyle. WELCOME HOME!