Expect to be impressed with this 3BR pool home in the desirable Almond Tree community. Thousands invested in quality updates, including: (1) new roof (2019), (2) home insulation topped off (2023), (3) new water heater (2024), and (4) fresh interior paint. Your positive impression starts upon arrival – great curb appeal. Meticulously manicured lawn & landscaping with quaint courtyard patio. Plenty of room for seating, and the decorative fencing /hedging provide privacy for your enjoyment. Step inside to a soaring ceiling and separate (yet open) spaces designed for formal living and dining. Adjacent to this space is the heart of the home – a generous sized kitchen that’s open to the family room, making a great gathering space. Kitchen boasts breakfast bar, granite counters, an abundance of cabinet/counter space, attractive tile backsplash, and closet pantry. There’s an eat-in nook with pool view and direct access to the pool deck. Family room features a wood burning fireplace – ideal for those chilly winter nights. Split bedroom plan with master suite off the front entry – ideal for privacy. Here you will be delighted with the size of the bedroom – large enough for a private desk and seating area, and direct access to the pool. You’ll enjoy a roomy walk-in closet and contemporary bath w/dual sink vanity, jetted tub, and oversized separate shower. Secondary bedrooms are large enough for desks – perfect for those working from or studying at home. All the bedrooms have overhead storage, providing extra space for your belongings. You’ll also appreciate the stylish shelving/storage in the laundry room. Other notable features: (1) custom stonework on columns in dining room and on the fireplace façade (2) decorative tilework in the primary bath’s tub/shower. A big reason to want to own this home is all that you have out back. There’s a pristine pool under screen enclosure with both covered and open patio space. Your backyard is dotted with fruit trees (mango, avocado, banana, starfruit, Jaboticaba, tropical cherry, grapes and more!) and two vegetable garden plots, all neatly arranged. Excellent overall location: About a 5-minute drive to your Publix and other essential shopping/dining venues. And only two miles to SR 408 where you can quickly get to SR 429 and the turnpike. This home SHINES both inside and out. Come see all that makes it so special.