This 800 square foot end unit has a walled courtyard, which makes it quieter and more private than units in some other areas of the complex. The locking gate and security bars on all first floor windows and door gives peace of mind to a snowbird or a permanent resident who frequently travels.
The unit is about ten yards from its reserved, covered parking spot and has additional parking for guests along the side of the building, which is also a handy spot for loading and unloading the car.
The location is also around the corner from the mailboxes and swimming pool and outdoor social area under the community cabana, where neighbors socialize.

___Location Map of Parking, Mailboxes, Etc.___

The porch spans the 20' width of the unit. Some residents use this as a work or entertainment space, some build storage space into it, keep bicycles there, or use it for hanging plants and bird feeders. Some turn their porches into Arizona rooms Many use the porch and courtyard as dining areas.

The courtyard, including the paved porch, is 15 x 20'.
Over half of the open part of the courtyard is paved. The wall fountain creates an oasis for eating, relaxing, and for entertaining. In providing shade from the afternoon sun, the cabana also offers places for hanging bird feeders and wind chimes, and could serve as a trellis for Bouganvillea, coral vine, passion flower, star jasmine, certain roses, or other vines; even grapes or kiwi.

There is an outdoor water spigot, so an adventure awaits for the gardener in this corner of the courtyard, The cabana protects much of the garden area from the afternoon sun while allowing morning sun. This creates a micro environment for vegetables and strawberries October through May. Some native plants also prefer shelter from the afternoon sun, so would thrive here. Roses, herbs, grapes, a rock garden, or a golf putting green are other possibilities.
The walled courtyard is also a nice area for children and/or pets to exercise.

This unit has been updated from a swamp cooler and wall heater to a rooftop Rheem air conditioner/ heat pump. The air conditioner is 6 years old and still under warranty; the last one lasted 30 years. The windows and glass doors are upgraded to double pane, which helps insulate and keep out noise. The utility bill was noticeably lower after their installation.

Inside, the living room is bright year round, because of the southern exposure, but without direct sun because of the porch. The room is about 12' x 17' not including the stairs. The wall where the TV is mounted is 14.6' long, which is more wall space than other units with this floor plan because of customizing. The 55" Samsung Smart TV is mounted with all of the wiring inside the wall, but the fixtures to use it as a free-standing TV are included.

Tucked under the staircase is a 3'X 3' closet as well as a custom-built, hidden storage area.

Opposite the staircase is a utility room that has a stacked washer and dryer, full sized cupboards, and a toilet. Washer and dryer are included. Citation Gardens has public laundry facilities, if preferred.

Location of Laundry

Kitchen

The work space is in this kitchen is maximized through the use of cubbyholes for appliances that would otherwise clutter the counter. The sink is enamel over cast iron. The 12.5 cubic foot Insignia refrigerator has enough room around it for moveable storage or could be replaced with a bigger refrigerator. The Kenmore stove has a broiler drawer and comes with a grill that goes over a burner.
The original kitchen cupboards were replaced with ones that were custom built for maximum storage space using cupboards. There are double cabinets over the counter plus a set over the refrigerator. The entire west wall of the kitchen is unique, having been custom built to replace the original floor plan's pass through with spaces and outlets for appliances, and a pantry of shallow shelves that are perfect for staples and spices.

Upstairs

The upstairs hallway offers a space for hanging art as well as two storage areas. One is a closet 1'10" deep and 3'10" wide, again customized with a four shelf unit which holds plastic shoeboxes perfectly, allowing each box to slide in and out freely. The other storage unit in the hallway is a pantry of four cupboards each with one shelf. They are 16 1/2 inches deep and 2'5" wide. This is deep and wide enough for two stacks of king size sheets, as well as plenty roomy for towels, bedding, and other storage items.

The primary bedroom has a pair of swag lamps, and cornflower blue carpet and draperies. The bed shown in the AI remodel is full size. The wall-mounted 50" Toshiba with Fire TV stays.

South facing windows in this room and the other bedroom are double paned and have protective screening, which cuts down noticeably on utility bills. The bedroom closets are 3'10" wide and 2'5" deep.

The carpeting in this room and the hallway is office grade carpeting in a versatile plum color.

The bathroom has a large, built-in storage unit.