Welcome to this beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 bath home in the highly sought after neighborhood of Parkwood Lakes! Entering through the double doors you'll be impressed with the high ceilings, crown molding, large covered lanai and pool area that speak volumes as to the desirability of this spacious home. With a great split bedroom design, the floor plan features a cozy living and dining room with plantation shutters at the front of the home leading into a large, ‘chef-sized' kitchen, breakfast nook and family room. Sliding glass doors from the family room, living room and master bedroom open up to the centrally located large covered lanai and pool area with beautiful views of the lake and lots of room for outdoor entertaining! The roomy kitchen features under counter lighting, large pantry, plenty of cupboard space, newer refrigerator, an island with sink and room for bar stools, and an adjacent full-sized laundry room. The two guest bedrooms complete that side of the home with a full bath in between. Returning to the front of this home just off the foyer there is a private office/den or studio with beautiful crown molding and a large window providing an abundance of natural light. The spacious master bedroom suite features a private entrance off the living room with accent niche, and a large ensuite bath with dual sinks, walk in shower, jacuzzi tub, linen closet and private water closet. The home also has security and irrigation systems. New roof in 2019; new garage side door 2024; new A/C in 2017 and water heater replaced in 2020. The pool features the very durable Hydrazzo finish and a Caretaker pool cleaning system. There is an outside shower poolside and the pool cage was re-screened and re-bolted in 2022. Professionally painted exterior. Additionally, included is a Smart Trax Storm protection screen for the lanai along with Lexan and aluminum storm shutters. The Parkwood Lakes community has low HOA fees ($700/year) and no CDDS! Very conveniently located to new shopping plazas, supermarkets, medical offices, fitness centers, area beaches and the I75 corridor north to Tampa / St. Petersburg, or south towards Sarasota and their prospective airports. This is a home to enjoy for years to come! Bedroom Closet Type: Walk-in Closet (Primary Bedroom).