1016 Lakeside Dr. DriveApopka, FL 32712Price: $555,000

This lakefront home is in the BEST location in Apopka. The one-of-a-kind Wekiva Glen subdivision, with its single gated entrance, makes the perfect walking or bicycling neighborhood. This three story, traditional home on 1.58 acres has 4 bedrooms, 2½ baths, two fireplaces, shaded second and third floor decks for observing sunrises and frequent wildlife visitations, as well as a 700 sq ft finished walk-out basement onto a concrete patio, giving this house an estimated 3,012 sq ft of climate controlled comfort. The basement can be used for multiple purposes all at once, including a den, office, recreation room (or man cave), perpetually cool/dry storage, and storm shelter. Built in 1990, the shell of the house (excluding a portion of garage) from top down was replaced in 2009: 2 chimney caps, roof shingles, roof fall protection system, aluminum soffit / fascia, moisture barrier, new Hardie plank lap siding, new French doors, and new paint. The AC air handler and condenser unit was replaced in 2022. Cozy rooms define this house with a grand entry, staircase, vaulted living room ceiling and built-in cabinets in the family room and in one bedroom. Located on Lake Prevatt in the Wekiva State Park and within minutes of Downtown Orlando, International airport, toll road expressways, Atlantic cost beaches, shopping, hospitals, restaurants, as well as many other wildlife parks.