Impeccably maintained 2 Bedroom + Den, 2 bath home with a 2-car garage plus a separate golf-cart bay that may accommodate a golf cart or very small vehicle. Thoughtfully upgraded throughout, this home offers a polished, easy-living interior with porcelain tile, wood-look porcelain plank tile, plantation shutters throughout, upgraded fans and light fixtures, and transom windows in the living room that bring in additional natural light. The kitchen is finished with quartz countertops, a single-basin undermount sink, trash pull-out, glass tile backsplash, and Whirlpool stainless steel appliances including a 5-burner slide-in gas range. The primary suite includes a beautifully finished bath with quartz countertops, dual sinks, a step-in shower with frameless glass, and a decorative listello tile design. An oversized laundry room provides additional functionality and storage. Outside, the extended roofline creates a larger covered lanai finished with pavers, while the pavered driveway and glass front door add to the home's curb appeal and finished feel. Mallory Park is a gated community within Lakewood Ranch with immediate proximity to A-rated schools. HOA-included amenities and services include the gated entrance, lawn mowing, edging, mulch replacement, shrub trimming, zero-entry resort-style swimming pool w/lap lanes, clubhouse, community gathering room with catering and event kitchen, state-of-the-art fitness center, outdoor fitness area, fire pit and grill area, playground, basketball & pickleball courts, walking/nature trails, dog park, and fishing pier. Directly adjacent to the north side of the community is Bob Gardner Park provides add'l recreational opportunities including sports courts, open green space, walking trails, and picnic areas. Minutes to shopping, Costco, restaurants, gyms, and groceries, with convenient access to SRQ Int'l Airport, top local beaches including Anna Maria and Siesta Key, Downtown Waterside, Lakewood Ranch Main Street, and UTC.