Located in Queen Creek's sought-after 55-plus Ovation at Meridian community, this like-new home blends modern comfort with an easy, low-maintenance lifestyle ideal for active adults. The thoughtfully designed floor plan offers 2 bedrooms plus a den and 2.5 baths in 1811 SqFt, with an open great room layout perfect for entertaining and a split bedroom design that ensures privacy for guests. The gourmet kitchen stands out with Peterson 5-piece 42-inch cabinets, under-cabinet lighting, soft-close drawers, pull-out shelves, a pots and pans drawer, recycle center, upgraded GE appliances including a gas cooktop with double ovens, granite countertops, custom tile backsplash, an island with e-granite sink, motion sensor faucet, breakfast bar, and pendant lighting. Center-meet sliding glass doors open to a full-length covered patio with epoxy flooring, gas stub for a BBQ, and a low-maintenance backyard featuring artificial turf and desert landscaping. The primary suite includes direct access to the laundry room and an en-suite bath with an extended dual-sink vanity with makeup area and an oversized tiled shower with bench seat and glass surround. The guest bedroom also has an en-suite bath. Additional upgrades include 8-foot interior doors, ceiling fans, a Kinetico water softener system, tankless water heater, ADT security system, upgraded plank tile flooring in living areas and baths, plush carpet in bedrooms, an enhanced exterior elevation, and a 2-car garage with shelving and epoxy floors. Ovation at Meridian is a gated 55-plus community offering resort-style amenities designed for an active lifestyle, including a clubhouse and recreation center with a fitness facility, arts and crafts room, lounge areas, billiards room, and outdoor features such as a heated pool and spa, pickleball, tennis and bocce courts, a putting and chipping area, and miles of walking trails throughout the neighborhood.