Waterfront serenity meets luxury living in this pristine move-in- ready home, where every morning begins with breathtaking views of the beautiful cypress tree lined pond. Welcome to Traditions at Lake Ruby, an active 55+ community! This 3-bedroom, 2-bath house, built in 2014, is wonderfully spacious, with over 1,800 sq. ft. of living space. The open floor plan includes a separate formal dining room and a delightful breakfast nook. An inviting kitchen boasts 42" upper cabinetry, pull-out drawers, pot drawers, a stylish backsplash, USB outlet, beautiful granite countertops, and a center island. Other features include a stainless steel smart refrigerator, other stainless steel appliances, a pantry, and updated pantry door. The generous master bedroom suite is designed with a tray ceiling and large walk-in closet, while the master bath offers a wheelchair-accessible tiled shower, comfort-height toilet, and two vanities. The laundry room features a smart washer and dryer and a closet for additional storage. The 10'x25' Florida room has its own Mini Split AC, and the home also includes an Alexa-enabled smart thermostat, new lighting throughout, vinyl plank flooring in the bedrooms and tile throughout, double-pane windows, blackout window treatments on all windows, an attic with double insulation, hurricane exterior doors that open outward, and fabric window protection for hurricanes. It also boasts a screened front entrance, keyless entry door and smart lock, irrigation system, driveway pavers, gutters, a 2-car garage with Polyaspartic floor coating, and an overhead storage rack. The backyard also features a concrete slab perfect for grilling. The monthly HOA fee of $467.00 covers lawn service, including bush and tree trimming and mulch replacement; exterior painting of the home (in the owner’s choice of color 2025); and cable and Internet. This provides significant savings compared to covering these expenses out of pocket! Traditions at Lake Ruby is a gated, maintenance-free 55+ community featuring clubhouses, planned community activities, and amenities such as a boat ramp and dock, heated outdoor swimming pool and spa, ballroom, billiards, meeting room, library, computer room, craft room, dog park, tennis courts, bocce ball, shuffleboard, fitness center, aerobics studio, and more. The community is conveniently located near shopping, restaurants, hospitals, medical facilities, and Legoland.