SELLER OFFERING $20,000 TOWARD BUYER'S INTEREST RATE BUYDOWN AND CLOSING COSTS!*** Welcome to 5531 FERRARI AVE, an EXCEPTIONAL, BEAUTIFULLY UPGRADED, SINGLE-STORY POOL HOME in the sought-after MAPLE RIDGE COMMUNITY of Ave Maria, FL! Situated on a SPACIOUS 0.25-ACRE LOT near a cul-de-sac, this impressive BRIONES FLOOR PLAN offers 4 BEDROOMS, 3 BATHROOMS, 2,874 SQFT OF AIR-CONDITIONED LIVING SPACE, plus a 2-CAR GARAGE with an additional 441 SQFT of AIR-CONDITIONED GARAGE SPACE-not included in the home's living square footage. Featuring TILE FLOORING and a dedicated MINI-SPLIT A/C SYSTEM, the garage is ideal for storing prized vehicles, collectibles, and equipment or enjoying a more comfortable workspace. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the BEAUTIFUL LANDSCAPING, ENLARGED PAVER DRIVEWAY, decorative SOFFIT LIGHTING, and SCREENED FRONT PORCH with a convenient STEP-FREE ENTRANCE into the home. A PAVER WALKWAY extends along the side of the house, providing easy access to the rear outdoor living areas. Inside, SOARING 12-FOOT CEILINGS, ABUNDANT NATURAL LIGHT, and LARGE IMPACT-RESISTANT WINDOWS AND DOORS create a bright and spacious atmosphere. Elegant CROWN MOLDING THROUGHOUT, TILE FLOORING IN EVERY ROOM, and BEAUTIFUL COFFERED CEILINGS WITH SHIPLAP DETAIL add architectural character and sophistication. The kitchen features GRANITE COUNTERTOPS and opens to the generous living areas, while CUSTOM BUILT-IN DESKS in the hallway provide convenient work or study spaces. A total of 9 CEILING FANS, including 3 outdoors, enhance comfort throughout the property. Step outside to your own OUTDOOR RETREAT, featuring a HEATED SALTWATER POOL AND HEATED SALTWATER SPA showcasing a SUN SHELF, surrounded by an expansive SCREENED POOL ENCLOSURE. The COVERED LANAI has been significantly enlarged with an INSULATED METAL ROOF SYSTEM, complete with ceiling fans, creating an impressive shaded outdoor living area for relaxing or entertaining. The PICTURE-FRAME SCREEN ENCLOSURE maximizes the BEAUTIFUL LAKE VIEWS with minimal visual obstruction. A generously sized SIDE ACCESS DOOR to the lanai makes it easier to bring in larger outdoor furniture without having to navigate through the house. An additional FENCED SIDE YARD provides versatile outdoor space. With its EXPANSIVE LOT, THOUGHTFUL UPGRADES, IMPRESSIVE ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS, AIR-CONDITIONED GARAGE, and BEAUTIFUL LAKEFRONT POOL SETTING, this property offers an exceptional combination of indoor comfort and Florida outdoor living. Residents of MAPLE RIDGE enjoy access to the community's clubhouse, resort-style pool, fitness center, and additional recreational amenities. Ave Maria's town center offers dining, shopping, parks, walking trails, and community events. Ave Maria: where community meets paradise.