BOND PAID!!!! TURNKEY with GOLF CART INCLUDED!!!! This 2-bedroom, 2-bath Galveston Model PRICED TO SELL!!!! offers one of the features Villages buyers are always searching for-PRIVATE WOODED VIEWS and NO KISSING LANAI with a 2-CAR GARAGE!!! Featuring a NEW ROOF (2024), HVAC (2016), HWH (2018) and an EXPANSIVE GLASS-ENCLOSED LANAI with MINI-SPLIT, this MOVE-IN READY home is ideally located in the Village of Rio Ponderosa, just minutes from both Spanish Springs Town Square and Lake Sumter Landing. The inviting curb appeal begins with TROPICAL LANDSCAPING, a DECORATIVE PAINTED DRIVEWAY AND WALKWAY, and a welcoming FRONT PORCH complete with ROCKING CHAIRS. Inside, you'll find an OPEN-CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN with laminate flooring throughout the main living areas, PLANTATION SHUTTERS, and abundant natural light. The kitchen features STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES (2019), a SOLAR TUBE, ample cabinetry, and a spacious CENTER ISLAND with COUNTER-HEIGHT SEATING, making it ideal for both everyday living and entertaining. One of the standout features of this home is the BEAUTIFUL GLASS-ENCLOSED LANAI with ATTRACTIVE TILE PLANK FLOORING. Surrounded by windows and overlooking PEACEFUL WOODED VIEWS, this versatile space adds approximately 300 SQUARE FEET OF ADDITIONAL LIVING AREA and is ideal as a family room, reading room, hobby space, or entertaining area. A MINI-SPLIT provides year-round comfort, while the adjacent patio with GRILL INCLUDED offers the perfect place to enjoy Florida's beautiful weather. The primary suite features a WALK-IN CLOSET and EN-SUITE BATH with a WALK-IN SHOWER, MAKEUP VANITY, and LINEN STORAGE. The SPLIT-BEDROOM DESIGN provides privacy for guests, with a guest bedroom featuring PLANTATION SHUTTERS and a WALK-IN CLOSET. The guest bath includes PORCELAIN TILE FLOORING and a tub/shower combination. Additional highlights include a SOLAR TUBE IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM, NEW WASHER & DRYER (2023), EPOXY-COATED GARAGE FLOOR, ATTIC STAIRS, and abundant storage space. If you've been waiting for a BOND PAID home with PRIVATE WOODED VIEWS, NO KISSING LANAI, MAJOR UPDATES, an EXPANSIVE LANAI, no noand an EXCEPTIONAL CENTRAL LOCATION, this MOVE-IN READY Rio Ponderosa gem is one you won't want to miss.