Enjoy Florida's paradise and a leisure lifestyle to the fullest in this spacious and well-appointed home located in a highly desirable gated neighborhood in the amenity-rich community of Grand Palm. As you arrive, a sleek paver driveway and HOA maintained landscaping provide exceptional curb appeal, letting you know that you'll be in for a treat. Once inside the foyer of the 1850+ sqft open floorplan layout, you'll notice that the living areas are fit to impress with ample light and stylish crown molding adorning the tall ceilings; While the gorgeous kitchen features tasteful designer cabinets, granite countertops & bartop, a stylish honeycomb backsplash, and stainless appliances. Stroll out the triple-pane "disappearing" sliding door to relax on the comfy enclosed & screened lanai that has a built-in gas stub for the BBQ grill, then head into the primary bedroom to check out its large closet and impressive ensuite bathroom that's equipt with a double sink vanity, tiled walk-in shower, and a private water closet. Not to be overlooked, a bonus den separates the bedrooms and makes for a perfect home office or playroom. This exceptional golf cart-friendly community has a Lifestyle Director who oversees an active social calendar for groups & gatherings and offers a bevy of recreational activities for its members - from the card room & book lending library, picnic areas, dog parks, 28 miles of birding & biking trails, and the 32-acre Adventure Lake that surrounds Lookout Pointe Island (home to a kayak/canoe launch, fishing piers, and a fort for the young & young at heart); To the fitness center, pickleball courts, basketball court, tennis courts, bocce ball courts, beach volleyball nets, playgrounds, and pools w/ hot tubs (including a clubhouse pool, lap pool, a resort-style pool w/ waterslide & splash park, and one that's just a short walk from the home just for The Cove residents) - all of which is there for you to take advantage of at your discretion and pleasure! If that weren't enough, the community is conveniently located between I-75 and US-41, which not only provides easy access to nearby dining, shopping, and services; but also multiple golf courses, spring training facilities, wildlife preserves & state parks, boat clubs & boat storage facilities, and of course... the amazing beaches and relaxing warm gulf waters in Venice, Manasota Key, and Gasparilla Island (Boca Grande).