Welcome to Highlands by the Lake, one of Southeast Lakeland's most sought-after communities. This exceptional custom-built 5-bedroom, 4-bath home offers the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and Florida lifestyle living. Designed for both everyday living and entertaining, the open-concept floor plan features a spacious great room, formal dining room, dedicated office/fifth bedroom, and a first-floor owner's suite. The gourmet kitchen is a chef's dream with a propane cooktop, wall oven, built-in microwave, island prep sink, abundant custom cabinetry, and a bright breakfast area. Italian hardwood flooring and porcelain tile add warmth and sophistication throughout the main living spaces. A striking custom iron staircase leads upstairs to a large loft and game room overlooking the great room below, along with three additional bedrooms, two full baths, and a hidden bonus room perfect for a media room, playroom, fitness space, or private retreat. Step outside to your own backyard oasis featuring a custom gazebo, pergola, brick paver patio, screened lanai plumbed for a future summer kitchen, mature fruit trees, and a twelve-foot privacy hedge. The oversized side-entry three-car garage provides exceptional storage and flexibility. Residents enjoy access to a community clubhouse, pool, tennis courts, and convenient access to Banana Lake's public boat ramp for boating, fishing, skiing, and year-round outdoor recreation. More than just a house, this is a home designed for gathering, entertaining, and making memories for years to come. *5th bedroom currently used as an office, includes closet. *Propane gas cooktop runs off a buried propane tank leased from AmeriGas, not owned. Tank doesn't convey, buyer would take over or set up their own AmeriGas account.
Property Details
Property Features Property Features
MLS ID: MFRL4962981 Year Built: 2006
Appliances: Built-In Oven, Cooktop, Dishwasher, Electric Water Heater, Microwave, Refrigerator Architectural Style: Custom
Association Amenities: Fence Restrictions, Gated, Pool, Recreation Facilities, Tennis Court(s) Association Fee Includes: Pool, Escrow Reserves Fund, Management, Private Road, Recreational Facilities
Community Features: Deed Restrictions, Gated Community - No Guard, Pool, Tennis Court(s) Construction Materials: Block, Stucco
Cooling: Central Air, Zoned Country: US
County Or Parish: Polk Direction Faces: North
Exterior Features: Other Flooring: Bamboo, Tile, Wood
Foundation Details: Slab Furnished: Unfurnished
Heating: Central, Electric, Heat Pump Laundry Features: Inside, Laundry Room
Levels: Two Listing Agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Listing Terms: Cash, Conventional, FHA, VA Loan Lot Features: Paved, Private
Occupant Type: Vacant Other Structures: Gazebo
Parking Features: Circular Driveway, Driveway, Garage Door Opener, Garage Faces Side, Oversized Patio And Porch Features: Covered, Patio, Screened
Pets Allowed: Cats OK, Dogs OK, Yes Possession: Close Of Escrow
Property Condition: Completed Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Property Type: Residential Road Surface Type: Asphalt
Roof: Shingle Security Features: Gated Community, Smoke Detector(s)
Sewer: Septic Tank Showing Requirements: Appointment Only, Combination Lock Box
Special Listing Conditions: None Standard Status: Active
State Or Province: FL Utilities: BB/HS Internet Available, Cable Connected, Electricity Connected, Propane, Public, Sprinkler Meter, Underground Utilities, Water Connected
Vegetation: Mature Landscaping, Oak Trees, Trees/Landscaped Water Source: Public
Window Features: Blinds, Window Treatments
Rooms Rooms
Great Room: 22x21 ft Kitchen: 16x14 ft
Dinette: 13x14 ft Dining Room: 15x13 ft
Primary Bedroom: 18x14 ft Primary Bathroom: 15x11 ft
Office: 15x13 ft Utility Room: 10x9 ft
Loft: 14x6 ft Bedroom 2: 16x13 ft
Bedroom 3: 16x13 ft Bedroom 4: 16x12 ft
Balcony/Porch/Lanai: Bathroom 2: 9x5 ft
Bathroom 3: 9x5 ft
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