5450 SAMUEL STREET, The Villages, FL 32163

**RARE & STUNNING!!** 3 Bed / 2Bath "MELROSE" Courtyard Villa in desirable Village of Marsh Bend. Beautiful low-maintenance landscaping & updated hardscaping greets you upon approach to this SPACIOUS 1642 sq. ft. home & built in 2019. This sought-after villa features an OPEN FLOORPLAN & Loads of UPDATES throughout including: LUXURY VINYL PLANK floo

ring & Repainted Interior throughout, QUARTZ Countertops with Updated Sinks & Faucets in Kitchen & Both Bathrooms, Inside Laundry Room with Shelving, Double Closet at Entry for Coats/Storage, LARGE Kitchen PANTRY with Shelving & Drawers, Stainless Steel Appliances with NATURAL GAS Range/Heat, Glass Tile Backsplash, Recessed Lighting in Dining Area, Primary Bedroom Walk-in Closet with Shelving & Drawers.

All this in a floorplan that is ideal for comfort and privacy with both Guest Rooms and Guest Bath tucked for privacy. Primary Suite offers Tray Ceiling, Ensuite Bath, Dual Sinks, Tiled ROMAN SHOWER and Private Water Closet. LARGE ENCLOSED PRIVATE Courtyard with plenty of ROOM FOR POOL!

8' Tall Privacy Wall to ensure peace and a blank canvas yard for you to create your own private backyard oasis! This lovely villa absolutely SPARKLES with bright light coming into all areas to highlight the SPOTLESS and NEUTRAL decor and color palette throughout.

This very rare and unique floorplan is sure to please with Kitchen/Living/Dining combo space with Large Kitchen Island perfect for entertaining and comfortable living. ADDED BONUS is the FULL 2 CAR GARAGE w/ **RARE** 18' Wide Door, Wall Shelving, Attic Pulldown Stair Sccess, & Wood Flooring in Attic for Storage.

Garage Dimensions: 22' wide x 20' deep. The HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER Village of Marsh Bend is one of the most unique of the villages as it places residents in the heart of a variety of amenities. With walking/biking trails winding throughout the neighborhoods and paths of Marsh Bend Trail, residents will have daily access to nature's most picturesque views.

The Hogeye Preserve and Pedestrian Path offers tranquil views of majestic oaks and wildlife. Close proximity to Marsh View Pitch & Putt, Edna's n The Green, Cattail Recreation area and a number of other activities makes Marsh Bend very desirable to residents.

To the East side of Marsh Bend lies more opportunities for fun and games with Everglades Recreation Complex providing softball and soccer fields, basketball and pickleball courts, as well as the first ever RC boat dock and RC car range in The Village.

Along with a variety of neighborhoods, activities and great views, Marsh Bend is home to Magnolia Plaza offering convenient access to grocery stores, shopping and banking essentials. The Village of Marsh Bend has so much to offer and will be a great home for you in the center of all the fun! Tax Line reflects Sumter Co. taxes only. Annual CDD fees include: Fire: $320.71/year. Villages Bond: $1,289.83/year. Villages Maintenance: $535.99/year. ROOF/2019. HVAC/2019. HWH/2019. APPLIANCE/2019. Bond Balance: $18,031.14.