Exceptional 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath home featuring the highly sought-after Dawning floor plan in the gated 55+ community of Medley at Southshore Bay. This thoughtfully designed home offers a rare private suite layout along with a 2-car garage and a separate golf cart/storage garage. Attractive curb appeal begins with a paver driveway, manicured landscaping, and a covered front entry. Inside, the tiled foyer leads to a versatile flex room with custom lighting, perfect for a home office, den, or hobby room, along with a convenient half bath for guests. The gourmet kitchen is beautifully appointed with 42-inch cabinets with crown molding, quartz countertops, under-cabinet lighting, a large center island, walk-in pantry, gas range and premium KitchenAid refrigerator, and dishwasher. The kitchen opens to an expansive dining and living area with soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, and sliding glass doors leading to the covered screened lanai overlooking peaceful wooded views with no rear neighbors. The spacious owner's suite also enjoys the private wooded setting and features a large walk-in closet, dual vanities, and a walk-in shower. Two additional bedrooms and a full bath are positioned to create a private guest suite with convenient access to the garage, making it ideal for visitors. Additional upgrades include light wood-look tile flooring throughout the main living areas, 8-foot interior doors, custom lighting, a mudroom off the garage, natural gas heat and cooking, and a private backyard. Residents of Medley at Southshore Bay enjoy an exceptional active adult lifestyle with a resort-style clubhouse, fitness center, pickleball courts, swimming pools, walking trails, social events, and exclusive access to the Southshore Bay Lagoon. Conveniently located near US-301 and I-75, this home provides easy access to Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Gulf Coast beaches, shopping, dining, grocery stores, and top-rated medical facilities including St. Joseph's Hospital-South and HCA Florida South Shore Hospital. Enjoy luxury, convenience, and low-maintenance living in one of the area's most desirable active adult communities.