WELCOME HOME to this beautifully enhanced, upgraded Almanor home in the Maple Ridge Community located just a 1/4 mile from the center of town and Ave Maria Parish, in the Heart of Ave Maria, FL. The home features a beautifully landscaped and well-maintained yard with a wide driveway and soft accents on the exterior of the home, offering visitors a warm and inviting welcome. Situated on a quiet street with a lake in both the front and back of the home, tucked away from the hustle and bustle of traffic. Visitors will be welcomed to your home in the bright entryway hall. This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath Almanor model boasts an open floor plan with tile floors throughout for easy low maintenance, a large kitchen, a pantry, double-layer granite countertops and complementary granite backsplash. The beautiful white cabinets are enhanced by recessed lighting with added lighting over and under cabinets adding to the room's decor. The dining area features an elegant crystal hanging light, which gives ambiance to the room. The open floor plan in the dining and living room offers plenty of space for enjoying and entertaining family and friends. The large living room area features sliding doors out to the fully screened and extended lanai with a lovely lake view. The perfect place to relax with a cup of coffee or tea in the morning while watching the birds swim about in the water. In the evening, grill your favorite meals while enjoying the peaceful and relaxing space on your screened lanai in your little piece of paradise in Southwest Florida! Other features included are a large master bedroom ensuite with the bathroom featuring two separate sink cabinets and large tub between them. The shower features a smooth pebble floor and a strip of decorative tile around the shower wall. The Jack and Jill bedrooms has a full bath between them. One of the bedrooms has a walk-in closet plus California Closets in both bedrooms. The half bath just outside the Jack and Jill bedrooms is beautifully decorated for your guests. The home also features high ceilings, plantation shutters, ceiling fans, washer and dryer in the laundry room, a double-car garage, a backyard fence, and room for a pool. Maple Ridge amenities features a zero entry resort style pool, fitness/gym, event rooms, sauna, pickleball court, outdoor exercise area, dog park, playground. Local Ave Maria amenities include: South & North Parks, community water park, Ave Maria University events open to the public, local dining & shopping plus so much more. Come enjoy the Florida lifestyle in Ave Maria, the fastest growing community in Southwest Florida!