PRIVATE, BLOCK and STUCCO 2/2 Baja Courtyard Villa in a guard gated community featuring a GLASS-ENCLOSED LANAI with EXTENDED COVERED DECK and LOW-MAINTENANCE, STONE and CONCRETE front, side, and rear yards - NO GRASS! - nestled in the quaint Village of El Cortez! - JUST MINUTES to CR 466 and US 441/27 as well as Spanish Springs Town Square with shopping, dining, and live nightly entertainment! NO BOND or BOND MAINTENANCE! ROOF(2021) HWH (2025) A COVERED entry vestibule with screen welcome you in to the foyer boasting a CONVENIENT ENTRY CLOSET! The GORGEOUS galley kitchen features TILE flooring, WHITE cabinetry, NEW QUARTZ countertops with full QUARTZ backsplash, NEW STAINLESS STEEL appliances, and a PANTRY closet. The SPACIOUS, OPEN CONCEPT layout of the living and dining rooms showcases TILE flooring, DOUBLE windows, and TWO sets of sliding glass doors. ADDITIONAL UPGRADES include CONTEMPORARY ceiling fans and lighting - including multiple chandeliers while THREE SOLAR TUBES offer an ABUNDANCE of NATURAL LIGHT! From the dining room, sliding glass doors allow easy access to the COVERED side courtyard - the perfect place for grilling, outdoor dining, or simply relaxing. At the rear of the living room, another set of sliding glass doors opens to the EXPANSIVE GLASS-ENCLOSED LANAI, adding approximately 112sf of versatile living space. This BRIGHT RETREAT features TILE flooring and surrounding FULL-GLASS SLIDERS that fill the room with NATURAL LIGHT while offering seamless indoor-outdoor living. Beyond the lanai, STACKING sliding glass doors lead to an EXTENDED COVERED DECK overlooking the PRIVATE, WALLED 28'x36' rear courtyard. An additional EXPANSIVE 56'x9' side courtyard provides even more outdoor living space. Together, these EXCEPTIONAL OUTDOOR AREAS create a PEACEFUL, PRIVATE OASIS with MULTIPLE spaces for entertaining, dining, or enjoying Florida's beautiful weather! Back inside, retreat to the primary bedroom boasting ENGINEERED HARDWOOD flooring, LARGE window, sliding glass doors to the lanai, and a GENEROUS WALK-IN closet. Its en-suite bathroom features WHITE cabinetry, QUARTZ countertop, and a WALK-IN shower. A second bedroom and bathroom are located near the front of the main living area, creating a PRIVATE guest wing and/or QUIET home office. Bedroom two offers LUXURY VINYL flooring, a LARGE window, and a built-in closet. The second bathroom features a WHITE vanity with QUARTZ countertop, tub and shower combination, and a hall LINEN closet. Completing the package is an 18’x23’ one and half car garage with an EPOXY floor, SLIDING GARAGE DOOR SCREEN, CONVENIENT laundry nook, WHITE cabinet, shelving, and PLENTY of space for a car and a golf cart! DON’T MISS YOUR OPPORTUNITY to make this INCREDIBLE HOME YOUR OWN! The Village of El Cortez is conveniently located JUST MINUTES to Spanish Springs Town Square with shopping, dining, and live nightly entertainment! US Post office and Publix less than 1/2 mile away! Also close to Lake Sumter Landing; Tierra Del Sol Country Club and Championship Golf Course; Mira Mesa Executive Golf Course; Hacienda Regional Recreation Center; Chula Vista Recreation Center; multiple pools, golf, and pickle ball; The Villages Regional Hospital; and CR 466 and US Hwy 441/27 with a PLETHORA of shopping, dining, banking, medical, and more! PLEASE WATCH OUR WALKTHROUGH VIDEO of this FANTASTIC HOME in a FABULOUS LOCATION and call today to schedule your Private Showing or Virtual Tour!