659 avila place

Under contract-accepting backup offers. This popular Avalon model home is situated on a quiet cul-de-sac on an extra wide 75-foot lot with a 25-foot easement on one side providing additional space and privacy and features fantastic views of the sunset, conservation area and pond from the backyard. Kitchen features include a wraparound gourmet kitchen, 42-inch cabinets, quartz countertops, upgraded stainless steel appliances, and walk-in pantry. In addition, there is an Ecosystem water softener w/reverse osmosis, upgraded vinyl flooring in all three guest bedrooms, gutters, a screened-in front entry, fully enclosed sunroom, and a roomy three-car garage. Plants and trees in the garden include mulberry trees, blackberry and raspberry bushes, passion fruit, pineapple, tropical spinach, lemon grass, moringa trees, muscadine grape, katuk, vegetable, and butterfly garden. Howey-in-the-Hills is a charming town on the shoreline of Little Lake Harris. It is within a convenient drive to Orlando, Ocala, and Tampa and is central to both the east and west coastline of Florida. It is also within easy access to the Florida Turnpike. There are two country clubs, several dining options, and a variety of recreational opportunities nearby, such as fishing, boating, golf, tennis, and hiking.