342 PALO VERDE DRIVE, LEESBURG, FL, 34748

Welcome to this delightful, spacious, and lovingly maintained home, where comfort and character come together beautifully! Ideally situated on Palo Verde Dr., this home enjoys a lovely setting across from a beautiful, tree-lined median, adding to its charm and curb appeal. Offered partially furnished, this inviting residence features an airy, open-concept layout that seamlessly connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, creating a wonderful setting for everyday living and memorable gatherings. The well-appointed kitchen showcases upgraded cabinetry, plentiful storage, a generous pantry, stainless steel refrigerator, and a center island with cooktop. Crown molding lends an elegant touch to the living and dining rooms, while an electric fireplace creates a warm, welcoming ambiance. One of the home's standout features is the large, light-filled Florida room, an inviting retreat to savor your morning coffee, unwind with a good book, or entertain friends while enjoying Florida's sunshine. Throughout the home, you'll find ceramic tile flooring, drywall walls, upgraded ceiling fans, and thoughtful improvements that enhance both comfort and appeal. The cozy bedrooms include dual closets for ample storage, while the bathrooms feature upgraded walk-in showers, including a beautifully tiled, enclosed walk-in shower in the primary suite. Additional conveniences include an extended utility room with air conditioning and an enclosed golf cart garage with a roll-up door. Numerous updates add to the home's appeal, including an aluminum roof-over installed in 1996 and sealed in 2025, double-pane windows and new doors dating to 1997, exterior vinyl siding added in 2004, and subfloors replaced throughout the home in 2014. The HVAC system was updated in 2014, roof air vents were added in 2021, and the home also features a water filtration system and water softener. The water heater dates to 2004. With its generous living spaces, sun-drenched Florida room, appealing features, established improvements, and charming location along Palo Verde Dr. across from a beautiful, tree-lined median, this home offers a wonderful opportunity to embrace the relaxed rhythm of Florida living and make yourself right at home!................Hawthorne at Leesburg is an active, resident owned, 55+ cooperative, waterfront, gated community, with beautifully landscaped grounds, lakes with illuminated fountains and a relaxing and comfortable gazebo. The affordable monthly maintenance fee of $397 includes water, sewer, lawn mowing, private emergency services and storage space for recreational vehicles, boats, trailers and much more! The beautiful clubhouse is complete with a full-time program coordinator, more than 100 different activities and seating for 550. It has a hospitality lounge, card rooms, craft rooms, billiard room, fitness center, library, fine arts room and many more. There is excellent fishing, outdoor geo-thermally heated pool and two enclosed therapeutic pools. Hawthorne boasts a private marina monitored by an electronic security system with over 120 boat slips and access to the Harris Chain of Lakes and beyond.