2426 ARUGULA DRIVE, NORTH PORT, FL 34289

Step inside this beautifully maintained 2-bedroom + den, 2-bath home in the sought-after 55+ resort community of Cypress Falls at The Woodlands, and you’re immediately welcomed by a view of the pond and palm trees, a bright and open layout, and tile floors throughout set on the diagonal. The split floorplan creates a sense of privacy, while upgraded ceiling fans and decorative window cornices add a touch of style throughout. **And - the seller is offering you $10K in FLEX CASH to use as you choose.** As you enter through the foyer, the kitchen and dining room open up on your left. The delightfully well-designed kitchen is complete with 44" tall wood cabinets, granite countertops, under-cabinet lighting, recessed lighting, a pantry, and seating at both an island and breakfast bar (either of which offers the perfect spot for morning coffee or casual gatherings with friends). Or enjoy a meal at your table in the adjacent dining room. Just beyond, the spacious great room provides plenty of space for getting together with family and friends, while the sliding glass doors bring the outside in for the Florida lifestyle you will just love. The den, located just off the main living area, features built-in cabinetry making it ideal for an office, den, extra guest room, craft room, or quiet reading space. The primary suite sits privately on the side of the home, offering a view of the pond, a generously sized walk-in closet, an en-suite bathroom with a large walk-in shower, double vanity, and a convenient linen closet. The guest bedroom and bath are thoughtfully tucked away at the front of the home for comfortable hosting. Step out to the screened-in lanai with freshly sealed brick pavers and enjoy a quiet, serene setting where you can watch birds glide across the pond—truly a relaxing extension of the home and part of the lifestyle we love here. The screened front porch and newer landscaping add to the inviting feel. This home has been thoughtfully updated with a 2023 tile roof, 2022 HVAC, 2021 hot water heater, accordion window shutters (2022). You will find a hurricane-rated overhead garage door, whole-house water softener/filtration, reverse osmosis at the kitchen sink, custom garage screens, overhead garage storage system, electronic front door key entry, and a brand-new (unopened in the box) 13KW dual-fuel portable generator with handy exterior hookup. In Cypress Falls at The Woodlands, you’ll enjoy resort-style living with an impressive clubhouse, heated swimming pool, resistance pool, spa, pickleball, tennis, bocce, horseshoe court, state-of-the-art fitness center, and more with a full calendar of activities created monthly by the full-time activities director—all in a maintenance-free community close to shopping, dining, medical facilities, and the turquoise water of Gulf beaches. You can also hop into your golf cart and zip up to the very nearby coffee shop, barber shop, hair salon, convenience store and more. Ready? Your new Florida lifestyle awaits!