Experience the best of resort-style living in the desirable maintenance-free community of Arlington Cove, located just 4 miles from the beach. Thoughtfully updated and offering worry-free living, this lakefront 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage villa is filled with modern touches and high-end features that make it truly exceptional. This home welcomes you with an elegant tiled roof, tropical landscaping, and a custom screened and tiled entry with ceiling fan. Step inside to discover a well designed floor plan that combines the great room, dining area, and kitchen - perfect for effortless entertaining. The home features consistent, easy care vinyl plank wood flooring installed in 2023 throughout the main living areas and bedrooms, tile in both bathrooms, high ceilings, crown molding, and 6-inch baseboards. The beautifully updated kitchen is a chef’s delight, complete with a large breakfast bar, granite countertops, plenty of cabinets, under-cabinet and over-cabinet lighting, black stainless steel appliances, and sliding glass door to access the lanai. The primary suite is a retreat with large bay windows offering serene lake views. The spa-like primary bathroom has a luxurious tiled walk-in shower with multiple shower heads and glass doors, and a custom closet system in the walk-in closet. The guest bedrooms also feature built-in closet systems for efficient organization. Step outside to the covered, screened lanai with tile flooring, perfect for relaxing and soaking in the Florida lifestyle. For added space, you might consider extending the lanai, as the neighbors have done. Additional conveniences include an interior laundry room with cabinets, utility sink, a washer and dryer, and a garage with an epoxy-finished floor for durability and style. The home is designed with safety in mind, featuring impact-rated windows, sliding doors, and a garage door. The main bedroom closet doubles as a safe room, and the home includes a generator hookup for added peace of mind. Arlington Cove provides maintenance-free living, with fees covering lawn care, landscaping including palm tree trimming, a community pool with cabana and facilities, roof replacement reserves, gutter replacement, and exterior painting on a regular schedule. Ideally located near Manasota Beach, Englewood Beach, Venice Beach, Wellen Park, and CoolToday Park (home of the Atlanta Braves Spring Training), this home offers easy access to dining, shopping, golf, tennis, boating, fishing, and more. Don’t wait—schedule your appointment today and claim your slice of paradise!