A nature lover’s paradise with relaxing waterview and private backyard, landscaped with Florida native trees, shrubs and wildflowers. The native plants attract year-round butterflies, pollinators and birds. The “freedom lawn” is easy and economical to care for, with irrigation from the canal. Safe for pets with no need for constant costly applications of chemicals to control pests and weeds. The home backs up to the Seminole Bypass Canal and has NEVER experienced flooding from the canal. Lakeside Estates is an established, deed-restricted neighborhood with sidewalks, streetlights, and beautifully kept custom-built homes. Just 20 minutes to the beach and 25 minutes to two international airports, surrounded by great shopping and restaurants. The home features a large salt-water pool with spa, and freshwater fish pond and waterfall. Relax to the sound of the waterfall, while enjoying the outdoors, inside a large screened and covered paver patio. The pool and equipment were updated in 2017 and are plumbed for a gas pool heater. Lots of covered space for entertaining in all weather. The fenced backyard has a shaded patio in the back for viewing wildlife along the canal. The screened front entrance and welcoming foyer lead to a large formal L-shaped living room and dining room feature wood-look flooring and plantation shutters. The dining room easily accommodates a party of eight, overlooking the pool area. This split bedroom plan provides privacy for the owner, and is designed for entertaining, with an open floorplan kitchen and family room. The heart of the home, the family room features vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, a wood burning fireplace, casual dining area and sliding glass doors to the pool and patio. Entertain guests while you hold court in the spacious remodeled kitchen with tons of white cabinets, quartz countertops, tile backsplash and stainless-steel appliances. The owner’s suite is light and bright, with a wall of windows and sliding doors to the pool and patio. Two large closets lead to the ensuite bath. Updated in 2022, it features a floor-to-ceiling tiled shower with frameless glass doors and spacious mirrored cabinets and dressing area. Bedrooms 2 and 3 have large closets and share a full bathroom with easy access to the pool area. Bedroom 2 has floor to ceiling windows for natural light, and makes a great studio or home office. An interior laundry room with ample storage and a full two garage with EV Charging Station complete the home package. Minor water intrusion in garage from stormwater in street during Hurricane Milton (2nd storm). No damage. HOA Deed restrictions with voluntary HOA dues of $105 per year. Only annual leases allowed after one year of residence. Ceiling fans in most rooms. 2020 roof, 2022 HVAC, 2025 HWH, 2017 pool pump & filter, all windows updated 2012-2020, 2016 Kitchen remodel, 2019 appliances, 2022 owner’s shower remodel. Water softener, canal-fed irrigation and sprinkler system. Sold AS-IS and ready to move in.