Welcome home to this beautiful lakefront, southern exposure single story home on desirable Santa Margherita Way in Monterey. This is the great room floorplan you have been waiting for. The home features a split bedroom plan, great for privacy. The primary suite, office and 1/2 bath are on one side of the house and all guest rooms and two full bathrooms are on the other side of the house. Two guest bedrooms share a bathroom (with the sink conveniently separate from the shower and toilet), and the third guest bedroom is en-suite. Features include tray ceilings, solid wood interior doors, neutral tile flooring throughout the living area, a pool bath and tons of natural light. The center of the home is the kitchen, which features wood cabinetry, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar and a separate casual dining area. The family room opens to the screened in lanai area through zero corner sliding doors, making indoor/outdoor entertaining a pleasure. The outdoor living includes a heated pool, spa, paver decking, a nice sized covered area for outdoor dining and living as well as a separate area for grilling. Exterior features include a side loaded 2 car garage, a paver driveway with extra parking, beautiful tropical landscaping and a 2019 flat tile roof. Monterey is an highly sought-after community due to its A-rated schools and it’s Orange Blossom location – less than 3 miles to the beach, Mercato and Waterside shops. It’s a breeze getting to shopping, downtown, uptown & more. Residents of Monterey enjoy a 24-hour attended guard gate, a renovated club & fitness center, billiards, heated lap pool, basketball & pickleball/sports court, new play area and 3 lighted Har-Tru tennis courts. Monterey has an active tennis and pickleball program as well as its own children’s swim team!