Welcome to maintenance-free living in the gated 55+ community of Kings Point! Tucked away on a quiet, court-style drive, this home backs to wide-open green space with a majestic oak and a large pond just beyond, offering sweeping views across the former golf course grounds and rare privacy with no rear neighbors. This desirable Monticello split-bedroom floor plan offers 2,082 square feet with 3 bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, and a 2-car garage, plus a spacious driveway with ample parking for guests. Mature palms and colorful landscaping create an inviting arrival, and a 28' x 7' covered, screened entry offers room for seating, plants, and outdoor dining. Inside, the great room impresses with soaring two-story vaulted ceilings and warm wood-toned flooring that continues into the dining area. A wide pass-through connects the dining area to the beautifully UPDATED kitchen, which features warm brown raised-panel cabinetry with glass-front display cabinets, expansive countertops, a mosaic tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances, and a peninsula for extra prep space. A breakfast nook with sliding glass doors provides a bright spot for casual meals. The FIRST FLOOR Primary bedroom offers two walk-in closets and an en suite bath with a walk-in shower, separate garden tub, dual vanities, and a private water closet. A second bedroom, second full bath, and a laundry room with extra storage complete the main level. Upstairs, the loft-style third bedroom overlooks the great room and includes a closet and full bath, making it ideal for guests, a home office, or a hobby space. Sliding glass doors open to a covered, screened balcony overlooking the pond and open green space, a perfect spot for morning coffee or evening relaxation. KEY UPDATES: Roof 2025 * Water Heater 2019 * CPVC Plumbing * Electrical Panel 2019 * New Bathroom Vanity Lights 2026 * No Flood Zone * No CDD. Kings Point residents enjoy a resort-style lifestyle with TWO clubhouses, over 200 clubs and activities, indoor and outdoor pools, fitness centers, tennis, pickleball, and a vibrant social calendar featuring community cookouts, live entertainment, pool parties, and movie nights. Enjoy casual dining at Café Le Perk in the North Clubhouse or Palm Court Restaurant & Bar in the South Clubhouse, and get around easily with GOLF CARTS welcome both within Kings Point and throughout the surrounding Sun City Center area. Emotional support and service animals are welcome, and buyers under 55 may qualify for an AGE WAIVER in this association. Fees include cable, internet, exterior insurance, roof repair/replacement, exterior painting, grounds maintenance, private roads, security, water, sewer, trash, and more. Conveniently located near SHOPPING, restaurants, medical services, and Gulf beaches, with Ellenton Premium Outlets about 20 minutes away, Tampa International Airport about 35 minutes, and Sarasota shopping less than an hour away.