One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. ATTENTION: Florida residents (and others) wanting to move from the coast and the threat of severe hurricane damage check out this like new home in Lake James, a premier 55 plus gated community conveniently located near shopping, medical facilities and Interstate 4. This 2 bedroom 2 bath plus office Miriam model (former model home!) is like new and features many upgrades including scraped engineered hardwood floors throughout, plantation shutters, all kitchen appliances (slate stainless), quartz counters, Wellborn wood cabinets with self close drawers, energy efficient low e windows, 8 foot 6 panel doors, crown molding throughout, French doors to office, step ceiling in foyer, decorator light fixtures and 6 remote controlled fans, epoxy coated garage floor, paver driveway and walkway and the list goes on!!! The popular Miriam model features an open floor plan with volume ceilings, split bedroom plan, office/study, screened lanai and inside laundry room with utility sink and storage closet. Roof, CHA, water heater and appliances are about 5 years old – house was completed at the end of 2019. The exterior was repainted in Sept 2024 with a more up to date color palate. Lake James offers so much with its clubhouse that includes a fitness room, meeting/card/game room and library, a community heated pool that has just been resurfaced and retiled, walking trails, sidewalks, 8 acre lake, bocce ball court and security gate. Pride of ownership is evident everywhere you look! The semi annual fee covers recreation, roads, Spectrum basic cable and internet, lawn maintenance (mowing, edging and spraying) and reserves with no CDD fee!! Don’t miss out – make this like new home your own!! And for Disney fans this property is about a 45 minute drive!!!