1148 EMERALD DUNES DRIVE Under contract-accepting backup offers. Gorgeous Golf Course Home in the Award-Winning, Active Adult Community of Sun City Center! Year-round living awaits in this impressive 1750 SqFt home that has been meticulously maintained & upgraded by the original owners. NEW AC 2024! NEW ROOF 2020! Charming curb appeal welcomes you with a brick paver driveway, front porch, inviting exterior color palate, screened entry patio & Florida-Friendly landscaping. This desirable Saone Floorplan is the perfect Great Room design featuring an open concept main living space, 2 private bedrooms, a den (or 3rd bedroom), 2 full baths, plus an oversized 2-car garage. The heart of this home is the kitchen which has been meaningfully upgraded to include granite countertops, 42" wood cabinets, island, breakfast nook, closet pantry, NEW Natural Gas Stove (2023), NEW GE Refrigerator (2023), NEW Moen faucet, under-cabinet & pendant lighting, and a decorative backsplash. Warm, Hand-Scraped Engineered Wood Floors run through the Great Room, Bedrooms & Den. No carpet in this home! With plenty of space for a Formal Dining Room & a spacious Family Room, the Great Room has 10' Ceilings, sliding doors to the patio & tons of windows to bring in the natural light. The fabulous Owner's Suite features a walk-in closet & a renovated bathroom complete with an extended double-sink vanity giving you tons of storage and countertop space, granite countertops, framed mirror, decorative light fixtures & a walk-in shower with shampoo niche, grab bars for safety, and a foot rest. The 2nd bedroom is at the front of the home, allowing for maximum privacy and the 2nd full bath includes a shower/tub combo, granite countertop & under-mount sink. The Den/3rd bedroom has double French-doors and includes the corner desk & hutch. Florida dreams do come true with this oversized, screened patio with natural gas hookup for your grill! It's the perfect spot to enjoy the golf course view, outdoor dining and the sunshine! Best of all? You are right down the street from Club Renaissance, the premier social/golf club of Sun City Center! Featuring a stunning Mediterranean Clubhouse, 18-Hole Golf Course, Community Pool, hot tub, state-of-the-art fitness center with extensive equipment, indoor walking track, & fitness room for group classes, Spa, Proshop, casual restaurant & bar, plus a formal dining area for special events! Sun City Center is an amazing 55+ community situated between Tampa & Sarasota. Designed to keep its residents as busy as they want to be. Take your golf cart to enjoy the numerous social clubs, tennis, pickleball, golf courses, pools, and community events to keep your calendar full! Easy access to hospitals, professional services, beaches, restaurants, shopping, Tampa International Airport, Downtown Tampa & Sarasota!