PRICE IMPROVEMENT! Welcome home to Virginia Oaks, one of Gainesville's premier communities. 7748 Royal Sydney Drive is a stunning Richmond model built by NV Homes - nestled between mature trees, this home checks all the boxes. The foyer has hardwood floors, triple crown molding, grand square columns and is surrounded on either side by the formal dining room/living room. The formal dining room has hardwood floors, chair rail and crown molding while the formal living room is carpeted with crown molding and a bright bay window. Down the hall you will find the half bath with a separate washroom area. On the left through french doors is a den with beautiful built in shelves. This leads into the sunroom which boasts a vaulted ceiling with ceiling fan and windows galore. The sunroom has it's own climate control and HVAC system - there are 3 HVAC zones in the home. Enter the Two- story family room with windows letting in beautiful natural light. There is a gas fireplace/mantle (and an arched transom window over the fireplace). In the gourmet kitchen there is an island with the gas cooktop, double wall ovens, built in microwave, dishwasher, double sinks, white cabinetry, hardwood floors and granite counter tops. Please check documents for list of the appliances that have recently been updated. A light filled breakfast area finishes off the kitchen space. The back deck is off of the breakfast area and is a prime space to just sit and RELAX! The trees provide ample shade and keep the area fairly cool. The deck has a retractable awning to provide even more shade if you want it. A few stairs down will take you to the stone patio and lush back yard. The 5 zone sprinkler system helps keep the grass watered and green! The former golf course has been converted into green space and walking trails for the community. Back inside the laundry room is just off of the kitchen and has a Maytag Washer & Dryer (NEW in 2017). From there is the door to your 2-car garage. There is extra storage shelving here. The upstairs level is where you will find the primary bedroom with vaulted ceilings, a ceiling fan, a walk-in closet with built in shelves and the primary bathroom with a jacuzzi tub, double sinks and stall shower. Bedrooms 2, 3, and 4 are also on this level, along with a hall bathroom. Bedrooms 2 and 3 both have walk-in closets. In the (walk-up) basement there is quite a lot of finished space. There are 2 large rooms and one smaller room, along with a storage area and full bathroom. You could use the space for a game room, media room, office, guest area - the choice is yours and the options are many! There is an exit on this level, the walk-up basement will take you to the side yard. The water heather was replaced in 2019. The roof was replaced in 2014 with a 30 year roof. There is also a home warranty offered with the home (from Choice Home Warranty) trough October 2023. Aside from all this home has to offer, you are just minutes from The Promenade, Gateway Center, the Shops at Stonewall and much more! With over 185 acres of common area, community center, pool and recreation center, athletic courts, play area, 10 ponds, and over 5 miles of private trails, theres no shortage of outdoor and recreational activities in Virginia Oaks. Welcome HOME!