416 PALO VERDE DRIVE, Leesburg, FL

Virtually Staged. Welcome to this exceptional home on sought-after Palo Verde Drive, where comfort, convenience, and endless potential come together. Offering 1,408 square feet of inviting living space, plus a 168-square-foot heated and air-conditioned utility/laundry room, a climate-controlled Florida room, and an enclosed sunroom with new windows, this home provides an abundance of flexible space to fit today’s lifestyle. Whether you’re entertaining guests, pursuing hobbies, working on projects, or simply relaxing, there’s room for it all. The spacious kitchen features abundant cabinetry and generous counter space, creating a welcoming gathering place for everyday living and family meals. Just off the kitchen, the dedicated dining room offers built-in cabinetry and a convenient serving counter, providing additional storage and the perfect space for entertaining or displaying your favorite décor. Both bathrooms have been thoughtfully updated, with a walk-in shower in the primary suite and a relaxing tub in the guest bath. The primary bedroom serves as a private retreat with direct access to the covered 60-square-foot screened back porch, the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or unwind at the end of the day. The guest bedroom includes built-in shelving, offering added functionality and storage. A long list of valuable upgrades provides comfort, efficiency, and peace of mind, including a membrane roof (2019), two HVAC systems (2014 and 2019), a new electrical panel, energy-efficient tinted windows, updated primary bedroom windows, durable vinyl siding, and an attractive stamped concrete driveway. While the home is ready to enjoy, it presents an excellent opportunity to personalize the interior and create a space that reflects your own style and vision. Designed with modern convenience in mind, the property also features two EV charging stations with a Tesla adapter, a dedicated golf cart charging station, and a whole-house receptacle for a 12,000-watt dual-fuel generator. With its generous living spaces, extensive upgrades, and desirable location on Palo Verde Drive, this home offers outstanding value and an exceptional opportunity to enjoy the Florida lifestyle...........Hawthorne at Leesburg is an active, resident owned, 55+ cooperative, waterfront, gated community, with beautifully landscaped grounds, lakes with illuminated fountains and a relaxing and comfortable gazebo. The affordable monthly maintenance fee of $397 includes water, sewer, lawn mowing, private emergency services and storage space for recreational vehicles, boats, trailers and much more! The beautiful clubhouse is complete with a full-time program coordinator, more than 100 different activities and seating for 550. It has a hospitality lounge, card rooms, craft rooms, billiard room, fitness center, library, fine arts room and many more. There is excellent fishing, outdoor geo-thermally heated pool and two enclosed therapeutic pools. Hawthorne boasts a private marina monitored by an electronic security system with over 120 boat slips and access to the Harris Chain of Lakes and beyond.