12863 Devonshire Lakes Cir, Fort Myers, FL 33913

Overview

Located in the desirable Community Development District of Gateway in Lee County. “The Azalea” is a two-bedroom, two-bath CBS construction villa in “The Courtyard Villas at Gateway”. Adjoining the driveway is a wide ADA compliant sidewalk flanked by the HOA maintained landscape. As you pass through the gated courtyard you’ll reach the screened entry with a doorbell camera at the front door of this non-smoking home. Upon entering, you are greeted by the open floor plan, a great room with continuous luxury plank flooring and ceiling fan. The open site line allows you to see from the kitchen to the double sliding glass doors and a view of the screened lanai. The light filtering roller shades save on cooling costs and the palm blade ceiling fan create the place to relax at the end of the day. A one-light pulley lights the dining room. Black out curtains block the heat while transom windows and ten-foot ceilings provide a light and airy atmosphere. The two spacious bedrooms include walk-in closets and two full baths with soft close cabinets and engineered stone countertops. The main bedroom’s ensuite bath is complete with a custom step through tile shower, a double sink vanity with cultured marble counter and a private water closet with a chair height toilet with soft close lid. Additionally, there are built-in, fixed wood shelving for linen storage. Coordinating fixtures and hardware complete the frameless sliding shower door. Sliding glass doors open from bedroom onto the lanai. A panoramic window provides a view of the backyard while a ceiling fan provides a comfortable breeze. The continuous luxury plank flooring continues into the second bedroom/office. Plenty of convenient storage in the walk-in closet with ventilated shelving. A lighted ceiling fan provides a soft ambience and keeps the air flowing. The adjoining guest bath features an undermount single sink vanity with engineered stone counter that features a top tilt-down drawer and 2 soft-closing doors, plus a power bar with USB port and hair accessories holder. Finishing the room is a new chair height toilet with soft close lid. Coordinating fixtures and hardware complete the motif. This villa had a new roof with off ridge vents installed in 2017. The wind mitigation inspection passed in 2022 and new gutters were installed with catch basins in 2022. The exterior of the building was repainted in 2019. A new air conditioner was installed in 2016 and is maintained biannually. The garage has a steel door with windows, a battery back-up door opener, new rollers, spring and floor seal in 2022. Included are utility storage cabinets, bike/ladder hangers, canoe/kayak hoist, Whirlpool front load washer & dryer with pedestal storage, a new water heater and an oversize utility sink with pull-out chrome faucet. A ceiling mounted 3,000 CFM fan keeps the air moving. Attic storage can be accessed via the drop-down ladder. Hurricane panels for the lanai sliding glass doors are stored with the utility shelving. You can enjoy the Devonshire Lakes Neighborhood Pool and this central location is close to Jet Blue Park, Publix, walking & bike paths, RSW, gyms, schools, The Club at Gateway golf, restaurants and daycare centers. Gateway Services provides storm water management, central water, irrigation water and streetlights. The District also oversees recreational areas such as the Gateway Commons Pool, Sherman Soccer Complex & Dog Park, outdoor trails and common areas. Reliable, underground utilities are provided by FPL, Comcast and Century Link (this neighborhood did not lose electric or Internet during hurricane Irma or Ian).