This home was built on a premium homesite in the 55+ Gated community of Cascades at Southern Hills Plantation, Offering up to $10,000 Flex Cash. The 'Elmwood' is a modern floor plan designed with an open concept layout that offers ample space and privacy for the entire family. With 2 generously sized bedrooms, PLUS a flex room, 2 full bathrooms, and a 2-car garage there's plenty of room to grow in this home of nearly 1,700 sq ft of living space! The home has luxury features that you will notice immediately as you walk into the wide entry foyer. The floor plan is open to the dining-kitchen and great room, all overlooking the large, covered lanai. The Great room brings a warm feeling and is situated just off of the kitchen with sliding glass doors that lead to the lanai. The well-appointed kitchen is sure to impress with stainless steel appliances including a range hood vented to the outside, beautiful quartz countertops, 42-inch cabinets, and a oversized island that offers additional counter space and seating. The Primary suite is spacious and offers a walk-in closet, plenty of counter space and vanity storage, plus a large, tiled shower. You will find a flex room that can be used as an office or den attached to the owner's suite. At the front of the home, you will find a full guest bath, and a guest bedroom. Other features of the home include ceramic tile throughout all common areas, pot and pan drawers in kitchen, pull out trash cabinet, plus a convection range. A laundry tub with cabinets and a water softener pre-plumb, and ceiling fan pre-wires are a few of the structural features you'll see in this home. The community is surrounded by Florida's Natural landscaping giving residents a true sense of nature, to relax away from the hustle and bustle of city life, while being only 45 minutes away from a quick commute to Tampa. The low HOA includes cable and internet, and landscaping maintenance for worry free living. The beautiful amenity center includes a pool, large deck with lounge area, multi room clubhouse, gym, fireplace, and pickle-ball courts for those looking for activity and leisure. There is also an optional membership available to residents at a discounted rate for those looking to join the award-winning Golf club. All of this PLUS a 2-10 warranty backed by the builder for peace of mind that your home was built with the highest level of quality and workmanship!