You will feel the happiness in this home the moment you walk into this beautiful 3/2 Venezia retreat perfectly positioned on an oversized private lot!! You'll be greeted by the gorgeous 8' stained glass front door that leads to an expansive open concept home with split bedroom plan LOADED with upgrades!! The great room, kitchen, dining room, and breakfast nook are all flowing with plenty of space to entertain. The kitchen boasts 42” solid wood cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, great farmhouse sink, a massive granite island and walk in pantry. 5” baseboards, 8' doors with arched entryways, and LOTS of natural light make this home bright and comfortable. The split floor plan offers privacy with the spacious owner's suite in the rear of the home, featuring en-suite bath with soaking tub, huge walk-in shower, dual vanities with quartz counters, and sizeable walk-in closet. Walk out the sliders to your screened in lanai that overlooks a serene Nature Preserve (no rear neighbors!!) or sit outside on your paver patio just off the lanai for grilling and entertainment - or enjoying the tranquility of your own private sanctuary. There is lots of room for a pool for future fun! Not done yet!! Upgrades include whole house Rain Soft water treatment system, hard-wired home security system with infrared cameras, upgraded BeeHive irrigation system, whole house gutter system, and wired with Cat 5 cable and fiber optic internet for at home work or school and lightning fast reliable speeds. Howey-in-the-Hills is a Chain-of-Lakes community located between Clermont and Mount Dora. Enjoy the nearby dining and entertainment, nature preserve, parks, playgrounds, fishing pier & launch your boat at the Little Lake Harris boat ramp. Mission Inn Golf Resort & Spa is minutes away for early tee times and world renowned golfing. Close to Mount Dora and Tavares with eateries, shops, festivals and events year round! You're just minutes from US 27 and the Turnpike for an easy commute to Orlando, Airport, Disney World & Universal. Schedule your showing today!