Exceptional Outdoor Living Awaits! Discover a remarkable home situated on a Wildlife Wetland Preserve, offering breathtaking views and unparalleled privacy-an absolute rarity in The Villages. This meticulously maintained 3-bedroom, 3-bath Custom Austin model in the Village of Rio Ponderosa is ideally located between Lake Sumter Landing and Spanish Springs Town Squares. Enjoy the peace of mind that comes with a PAID BOND, a new ROOF (2026), WINDOWS (2019), and TURNKEY furnishings, including a 2013 YAMAHA GOLF CART. Plus, benefit from a 13-MONTH WARRANTY! This residence boasts a spacious garage with a 14 ft garage door, paver driveway, and walkway, along with an open concept design featuring an additional third bedroom with an en-suite bath. Walk through the LEADED GLASS DOOR and step inside to find beautiful tile flooring throughout, a bright living room with a ceiling fan and large double pane picture window that invites natural light, and a dining area enhanced by a SOLAR TUBE that amplifies the warmth of the home. The kitchen was thoughtfully designed as a wall was removed making this expansive kitchen with breakfast bar open and ideal for entertaining. The primary suite offers serene views of the wildlife preserve, complete with a ceiling fan, a WALK-IN CLOSET with shelving, and an en-suite bath featuring a WALK-IN SHOWER. The front guest bedroom also highlights a ceiling fan and a MURPHY BED, while the guest bath includes a convenient tub/shower combo and a linen closet in the hallway. An ADDED THIRD BEDROOM for guests showcases VAULTED CEILINGS, views of the wildlife preserve, a spacious CLOSET, and its own EN-SUITE BATH. Enjoy year-round entertaining in the 240 sq ft FLORIDA ROOM, featuring tile floors, a ceiling fan, a pass through to the kitchen, and sliding doors that lead to a 20x10 outdoor deck to enjoy the view of the wetlands with its many birds and beautiful sunsets. Ideally located between Spanish Springs and Lake Sumter Landing, this home offers easy access to dining, shopping, and medical facilities along 441 and 466, with proximity to the Tierra Del Sol Championship Golf Course - Recreation Center -Adult Pool, and also the Rio Grande and Chula Vista Recreation Centers. Don't miss out on this exceptional opportunity for outdoor living at its finest!