Grab your piece of paradise in this vibrant 55+ community. This must-see home is on a substantial corner lot and offers a stunning view of Lake Escondido, one of our larger lakes. You will have more than enough room to entertain guests in the spacious living/dining room combination that opens onto the large Florida room with a wall of windows facing the lake. In addition to the open kitchen, the primary bedroom and bathroom, and walk-in closet are substantial. The secondary bedroom and separate guest bathroom are also quite generous in terms of space. Vaulted ceilings in living room and dining room. This home has has had many upgrades such as anew shingle roof in 2023; new plywood floors in 2022 along with new waterproof laminate throughout the house; new H-vac system in 2020; porcelain floors installed in 2024 in the lanai, screened room and front porch; and the large rebuilt utility room w/washer, dryer, deep sink, work bench and storage. La Casa boasts 974 homes nestled among a variety of native trees with spacious common grounds surrounding our eight lakes. Our lots average a generous 60' by 80'. The ultimate lifestyle on Florida's Gulf Coast is located between Sarasota and FortMyers and is a boater's dream with access to the Gulf of Mexico. It is convenient for shopping, sightseeing, golfing, fishing, and boating, as well as all the culture and elegance the Southwest Florida area is noted for. Residents and visitors enjoy the warmth of Southwest Florida winters in a relaxed and unhurried environment far removed from the hustle of Florida's east coast. You'll be surrounded by hundreds of palms reaching for the sky and beautiful mature lush landscaping which demonstrates the utmost level of care our property receives from residents and management. La Casa may have the best pools in the area. Our extremely large, 40 X 60-foot swimming pool is our crown jewel and that is kept at a perfect 87 degrees. Our smaller 20 x 40 pool is quietly nestled between the clubhouse and the Activity Building. Both pools have adjacent hot tubs which are ideal for soaking muscles that are tired from golfing or tennis. Wireless Internet (Wi-Fi) is available at the Clubhouse, Activity Building, and Recreation Hall area where these pools & spas are located, so you can catch some rays while you catch up on your email! Sound enticing? La Casa is a friendly, family community. You will be away from the hustle and bustle except when you want to be part of it. When you leave our gates, North Port is only 1.5 miles from the city center, where you will find every kind of retail store and service you could need. Come for a visit to this self-contained oasis and see for yourself why La Casa is the ultimate destination for both snowbirds and year-round. Please Note: Photos were taken prior to Hurricane Milton; some damage may have occurred.