Live the Good Life in Park Forest – A Golf Cart Friendly 55+ Gated Community with Wildlife & Activities! This beautifully maintained, one-owner Pearl Model designed home offers three bedrooms, two bathrooms, an oversized two-car garage, and is in the X flood zone. Thoughtfully updated with comfort and style in mind, it’s located in one of Englewood’s most sought-after 55+ communities. Outside, you’ll appreciate the paver driveway, hurricane rated insulated garage door with power screening, mature landscaping, and no-see-um screened entry. Step inside through the decorative leaded glass front door into a bright, open space featuring top-tier wood-look tile flooring throughout, crown molding, custom window treatments, impact windows and doors, and an accordion shutter for the front entry. The spacious kitchen opens to the great room and features white glazed wood soft-close cabinets with custom handles, granite countertops, under-cabinet lighting, stainless steel appliances, and a raised breakfast bar. A dry bar and closet pantry in the adjoining casual kitchen cafe area provide additional storage and convenience. Sliding glass doors and a formal dining area in the great room offer plenty of space for entertaining. Double doors lead to the ensuite master retreat, complete with a tray ceiling, plant shelves, a large walk-in closet, and convenient access to the study/home office area. The master bathroom showcases a custom-designed dual sink vanity with ample countertop space and storage, along with a fully tiled, glass-enclosed walk-in shower. The guest bedrooms feature reach-in closets, and the well-appointed guest bath includes a tiled shower/tub combo and a granite-topped vanity. The interior laundry room is equipped with built-in cabinets and a utility sink for added convenience. The garage was designed with space in mind and extended to accommodate a workshop and additional storage options and pull down stair access to the floored attic with lighting provides even more storage opportunities. Outside, the extended screened lanai offers a peaceful wooded view, where you may spot turkeys, sandhill cranes and their chicks, deer, and a variety of birds that frequent the preserve and conservation area behind the home. An open-air paver patio makes grilling and dining al fresco a breeze and the outdoor shower is the perfect addition after a day at the beach. Additional updates include a 2023 A/C system with ionizer, Park Forest is a vibrant 55+ gated community in Englewood, Florida, offering a variety of recreational amenities and social activities. Residents can enjoy a pool, spa, tennis and shuffleboard courts, and a clubhouse for gatherings and events. The community is just minutes from golf courses, fishing, boating, and the beautiful Gulf beaches. Nearby, Englewood, Venice, Wellen Park, and Sarasota provide an array of dining options, cultural events, and plenty of shopping. From potluck suppers to dinner dances, Park Forest’s social calendar is filled with activities, and there are plenty of opportunities for residents to get involved and volunteer. Don’t miss your chance to see this beautiful home, schedule your private showing today!