3009 OLENDA DRIVE THE VILLAGES FL 32163 MLS #G5102421

WELCOME TO THIS BEAUTIFUL CEDAR DESIGNER SERIES BLOCK HOME in the highly desirable Village of Gilchrist. This 3 BR, 2 BA residence offers an OPEN FLOOR PLAN with HIGH CEILINGS and abundant NATURAL LIGHT throughout. The PRIMARY SUITE is thoughtfully tucked toward the BACK OF THE HOME for added privacy and features a FULL WALK-IN SHOWER and LARGE CLOSET for convenience and storage. The TWO GUEST BEDROOMS are located toward the FRONT OF THE HOME with a SHARED BATHROOM, giving visitors their own comfortable retreat. At the heart of the home are the OPEN LIVING AREAS, where the kitchen, dining, and living room flow seamlessly together, creating a spacious and welcoming atmosphere perfect for entertaining or everyday living. Recent updates include ALL NEW CARPET and FRESH INTERIOR PAINT completed SUMMER 2025, making this home truly MOVE-IN READY. Step outside and relax on your LARGE SCREENED PORCH, perfect for enjoying the Florida lifestyle year-round. LIVING IN THE VILLAGE OF GILCHRIST means you’re never far from anything The Villages has to offer. The GILCHRIST RECREATION CENTER is right in the neighborhood, featuring an ADULT POOL, BOCCE, SHUFFLEBOARD, and plenty of space to meet friends and neighbors. You’ll also enjoy close access to the BRADENTON FAMILY POOL and MANATEE POOL & RECREATION CENTER, with additional centers like CAPTIVA and CHARLOTTE nearby. FOR GOLF LOVERS, this home is just minutes from the PALMETTO and SWEETGUM COURSES, with BONIFAY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB and the SARASOTA GOLF PRACTICE & DRIVING RANGE also within easy reach. Daily errands are simple with MULTIPLE PUBLIX LOCATIONS and a WALMART NEIGHBORHOOD MARKET just a short drive away. Evenings can be spent at BROWNWOOD TOWN SQUARE or LAKE SUMTER LANDING, where you’ll find SHOPPING, DINING, and NIGHTLY LIVE ENTERTAINMENT. HERE, every day feels like a vacation, from morning walks or golf cart rides, to afternoons lounging at the pool, to evenings enjoying music at the squares. This home combines thoughtful design, comfort, convenience, and the unmatched lifestyle that makes The Villages so special.