Welcome to this exceptional Ashton model in the sought-after 55+ community of King’s Gate! This home stands out with its open floor plan, soaring ceilings, and a host of elegant upgrades throughout. This property features a solar system that provides affordable electricity, designed to cover all your energy needs. As a result, the owner receives an annual credit. Beautiful wood-look tile flooring and plantation shutters provide timeless charm, while color accent walls, stylish light fixtures, recessed lighting, and plant shelves add designer touches. Both bathrooms have been tastefully updated, enhancing the home’s appeal. The kitchen is a chef’s dream, featuring a large island with breakfast bar, granite countertops, rich wood cabinetry with deep drawers and glass-front accents, and stainless steel appliances, including a four-door refrigerator. A spacious pantry and decorative plumbing fixtures complete the space, which opens seamlessly into the main living and dining areas—perfect for entertaining. The master suite has been extended by two feet for added space and boasts a walk-in closet and an updated en suite bath with dual sinks, elegant mirrors and fixtures, and a large glass-enclosed shower. The living and dining areas offer custom floating shelves to showcase your personal collections. Other highlights include a dedicated laundry room, additional fridge, and overhead cabinets for extra storage. The home also features accordion storm shutters, a new roof (2016), a new hot water heater (2019), a new garage screen door, fresh interior and exterior paint, updated door trim and baseboards, a water softener, and extra insulation. Relax in your private lanai with vinyl windows, ideal for enjoying both sunny days and cool evenings. The home boasts impressive curb appeal, with landscape curbing and a pillared, screened front entry. King’s Gate offers an active, gated 55+ community with amenities like a beautiful clubhouse, Olympic-sized pool, spa, fitness center, tennis courts, bocce, lawn bowling, shuffleboard, a computer room, and a full-time Activities Director. Plus, you’re just minutes from local beaches, dining, shopping, and golf courses, and have easy access to public parks, bike trails, boat ramps, Charlotte Harbor, and the Gulf of Mexico. Convenient access to I-75 makes this home a true gem for Florida living. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity in a fantastic community.