This custom upgraded 2-bedroom, 2-bath home with a bonus room - ideal as a third bedroom, office, or den - in the Cascades at Southern Hills, a boutique gated 55+ community in Brooksville, Florida. With 1,978 square feet and nearly $100,000 in builder options and owner improvements, this Inland Homes residence offers finishes you won't find in a base-model resale. The open-concept kitchen features quartz countertops, a large island, and a coffee bar, two-tone painted upgraded cabinetry, black hexagon tile backsplash, a gas cooktop with stainless range hood, a built-in oven and microwave, a Samsung Bespoke refrigerator, a trash pull-out, and upgraded pendant lighting. Wood-look tile flooring runs through the living areas, foyer, and bonus room, framed by crown molding, cased windows, 6-inch baseboards, and upgraded ceiling fans. Eight-foot glass double French doors open to the bonus room, and the upgraded front door with bronze handleset sets the tone at the entry. The primary suite includes upgraded carpet, two walk-in closets with custom closet systems, and a bath with a granite accent wall, upgraded shower floor tile, staggered wall tile, and dual-handle fixtures. A dedicated laundry room adds a utility sink, Corian counter, and custom cabinets. Out back is the standout: an extended paver lanai under a panoramic screen enclosure, with a covered seating area, ceiling fans, hot tub on a dedicated 50-amp circuit, and a fenced backyard with open green and pond views - no rear neighbors pressing in. The garage includes upgraded epoxy flooring and storage racks, and a brick paver driveway completes the exterior. Cascades at Southern Hills a 55+ community where residents enjoy a private clubhouse, resort-style pool, fitness center, pickleball and bocce courts, and a low-maintenance lifestyle inside the gates of the Southern Hills Plantation corridor - minutes from historic downtown Brooksville with an easy drive to the Suncoast Parkway and Tampa. Whether you're relocating to Florida or rightsizing into something better built, the Cascades at Southern Hills rarely offers a home this upgraded - come see it for yourself.