Peace of Mind Property!
In-house, in-ground, “SURVIVE-A-STORM” tornado/hurricane shelter
https://survive-a-storm.com/residential-storm-shelters/garagecube/
Perhaps the only in-ground, in-house shelter in The Villages.
Lake-view with old-growth forested background!
Google Maps: 28°50'23.7"N 82°00'18.7"W
This designer model home, similar to “Gardenia,” has open floor plan in sought-after Village of Hillsborough, includes tile floors, custom ceiling fans, crown molding, and Florida Plantation Shutter blinds installed throughout the house.
The kitchen features a separate entrance, granite countertops, solid wood cabinets, and an eat-in space. Appliances included: Hot Point refrigerator/freezer, Whirlpool electric range, and microwave. A laundry room with a GE washer and dryer combo; all appliances remain. Primary HVAC system Carrier with high-efficiency air filtration system and smart thermostat system. Backup HVAC Mitsubishi split system heat pump. An interconnected smoke fire alarm system protects the house.
The living room/dining room combo opens via sliding glass doors to a large family room addition, where the storm shelter is hidden under a rug. This room opens out to the roofed birdcage.
The master bedroom has a vaulted ceiling with a ceiling fan and overhead light combination. A private in-suite bathroom, split vanities, a shower, a separate private toilet, his-her walk-in closets. The “her” closet features upgraded fixtures.
The larger second bedroom has a vaulted ceiling, a fan-light combination, and a built-in closet that has been upgraded with drawers and shelves. A desk, a conference table, and four attached wooden bookcases can remain. The third bedroom has a built-in closet and ceiling fan-light combination.
There is spacious attic storage over the attached two-car, one-golf cart garage. A newly installed pull-down ladder and a large plywood attic floor were added to facilitate attic storage. A large thermostat-controlled attic fan/blower was recently installed to reduce the summer temperatures in both the garage and attic. The main two-car garage door has an electronically operated screen to allow the garage door to remain open during the summer months. A custom workbench and enclosed storage space have been installed in the garage.
Outside features a designer brick driveway and entranceway and unique stone landscaping. In the back, a unique roofed-birdcage with an attached outside pergola is perfect for entertaining and BBQing. Wrap-around rain gutters have been installed, and a sprinkler-metered irrigation system is in place.
Located in the highly sought-after Village of Hillsborough, near everything that makes The Villages a desirable place to live—Close to the Brownwood Town Square, the new Villages Medical Specialty Care Center, the Eisenhower Recreation Center, community pools, and all popular sports facilities. Very close to the highly rated Evans Prairie Country Club and Restaurant, where they serve American cuisine with Florida flavors, have indoor and outdoor dining, and live music.
Don’t miss out on this one-of-a-kind jewel of a property, which has one of the best views in The Villages. Perfect for anyone who wants a degree of privacy, enjoys watching wildlife, and wants to avoid the stress associated with Florida hurricanes and tornadoes in the comfort of a shelter big enough to sleep two comfortably.
For sale by resident owner.
