Under contract-accepting backup offers. Carefree Living in a Premier Gated Community with Country Club Lifestyle Options. Welcome to your dream villa in the highly sought-after gated enclave of East Lake Woodlands—a serene community surrounded by nature, yet close to every convenience. This immaculately maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bath villa-style home is just steps from the newly refurbished residents-only pool, and offers the perfect blend of comfort, elegance, and low-maintenance living. Step inside to find newer wood flooring and ceramic tile throughout, providing both warmth and durability. The open-concept kitchen is a chef’s delight, boasting stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and soft-close shaker cabinetry with granite countertops—also featured in both beautifully updated bathrooms. Enjoy your morning coffee in the sunlit breakfast nook, with sliding glass doors opening to a fenced front patio, or host gatherings in the expansive 22’ x 30’ screened lanai with pavers, accessed via hurricane-rated sliding glass doors and offering a private outdoor retreat perfect for entertaining. The spacious primary suite offers direct patio access, a walk-in closet, and an updated ensuite bath with dual vanities, granite countertops, a frameless walk-in shower (2022), and rain showerhead. The second bath features chic glass tilework, a rock-floor shower with five showerheads. The second bedroom doubles as a guest suite and home office with a built-in Murphy bed and desk, while the third bedroom opens to the patio—ideal as a den, office, hobby room, or library. Enjoy peace of mind with recent updates including a 2021 main roof (HOA responsibility), 2022 hot water heater, a 2022 dishwasher and new 2025 electrical panel. East Lake Woodlands residents have the exclusive opportunity to join the fabulous Ardea Country Club, now showcasing an $11 million renovation. Choose from a variety of membership levels and enjoy access to two championship 18-hole golf courses, tennis and pickleball courts, a lap pool, state-of-the-art fitness center, clubhouse dining, and more—all just a golf cart ride away. This villa is ideal for golfers, snowbirds, or anyone craving a luxurious, turn-key home in a tranquil setting, with shopping, dining, top-rated schools, nature trails, and medical facilities just minutes away. Tampa International Airport and award-winning Gulf beaches are also within easy reach. Don’t miss this opportunity—schedule your private showing today and start living the East Lake lifestyle!