PRICE IMPROVEMENT FOR 2026! There is still time to start your New Year in your dream home in Carolina Gardens, a vibrant 55+ community designed for connection, comfort, and everyday enjoyment. Step into one of the most desirable layouts - a spacious single-level Mainstay floorplan offering three bedrooms and a private office, perfect for modern living. Beautifully appointed with thoughtful upgrades throughout this home blends stylish interiors with easy indoor-outdoor living, starting with a welcoming front porch, recently added sunroom, and an extended patio perfect for morning coffee or evening conversations.Step inside to a warm, inviting gathering space centered around a cozy gas fireplace, where natural light and thoughtful details make the home feel instantly relaxing. The gourmet kitchen is both elegant and functional, featuring quartz countertops, 42'' soft-close cabinetry, a wood-canopy vent hood, high-end KitchenAid appliances, under-cabinet lighting, and designer-selected finishes. It's a space designed for cooking with ease and entertaining with style.The luxurious owner's suite offers a retreat-like feel with its zero-entry tiled shower with rainfall head, dual quartz vanities, tray ceiling, and generous storage. A private flex room with double doors provides the perfect spot for hobbies, reading, or a quiet home office. Additional touches--LVP flooring, upgraded lighting, matte black hardware, smart home features, laundry sink, and built-in drop zone--create a home that supports comfort and convenience at every turn.Designed for long-term comfort and ease of living, this home offers step-free entry, spacious doorways and hallways for effortless movement and a beautiful zero-entry shower that blends accessibility with modern style.HOA fees include cable and internet, keeping life simple and connected.Carolina Gardens offers a true resort-style lifestyle, centered around a 20,500 sq. ft. clubhouse featuring multipurpose rooms, a community kitchen/cafe, and plenty of welcoming gathering spaces. Stay active with a full fitness center and aerobics studio, indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub, four pickleball courts, and a tennis court. Explore lush parks, community gardens, and a dedicated dog park. An on-site lifestyle director curates ongoing events, classes, clubs, and activities, making it easy to connect and stay engaged. This 55+ community requires at least one resident to be 55 or older, and permanent residents must be 19+. Here, every day feels like an opportunity to live well.