CAREFREE LIVING awaits you in this gorgeous 4 bedroom, 3 bath home in the amenity-rich, 55+ community of Independence! Home features high 9'+ ceilings, beautifully kept hardwood flooring throughout, a welcoming great room with fireplace framed by built-in bookcases, open to the gourmet kitchen with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops & breakfast bar, and open to the dining room, showcasing a beautiful wet bar. Other features include 3 first floor bedrooms, one of which is the owner's suite with his & hers California closets, tray ceiling, & luxury en-suite bath. The second floor includes a spacious loft, an additional guest bedroom, full bath, and storage room. The relaxing screened porch and stone patio overlook community open space, giving you the perfect setting to enjoy your morning coffee in the warm spring and summer months. Additional features include a whole house generator, solar panels, solar shades on back dining room windows, and Eze-breeze windows on the screened porch. Community amenities include a gorgeous clubhouse that offers tons of events & activities with fitness center, indoor & outdoor pools, tennis, sauna, billiards room, and so much more. All within a short drive to beaches, shopping and dining!