The HOME with LAND you have been waiting for, welcome to your very own private GATED OASIS in SOUTH Lakeland! This home with 3,131 sq ft of living will exceed your expectations with its peaceful setting. Situated on almost 1 ACRE lot, with NO HOA restrictions, here you can enjoy privacy & freedom in your craftsman style home. As you pull up to the property, you will be welcomed the oversized brick paver drive & walkways give a timeless look to the home. The front porch welcomes you with beautiful copper accents, cedar wood columns & ceiling, and stone accents which add a touch of elegance & character to the exterior. Once inside, this tri-split plan will allow for a perfect mix of privacy & entertaining. The impeccable artisanship & attention-to-detail are evident throughout. You will immediately be amazed by the wood beams, high ceilings, copper accents, and the abundance of natural light that flows through the living areas of the home, giving off a warm & inviting atmosphere. The home is a showcase of old-world craftsmanship in cabinetry, bookcases, fireplace surrounding, window seats, walls, and ceilings. The kitchen boasts specialty cabinets in decorator colors, copper sink, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, copper range hood and gas cooktop, with a custom oversized island and plenty of pantry space making it a chef's dream. Making way into the family room, you will find a gas fireplace with triple pocket sliding glass doors that open all the way up for inside/outside entertaining to the expansive pool, lanai, and summer kitchen areas. As you walk out onto the pool lanai, you will see the outdoor roof is lined with tongue & groove wood planking. The pool features a large sundeck area with a tranquil waterfall that is the perfect background noise as you read a book, drink a glass of wine, or layout in the sun, providing a serene Florida lifestyle experience. Leaving the pool lanai, walk the path to your very own custom outdoor fire pit with seating area. Upstairs, you will find a large flex space, game room, oversized office, 5th bedroom, or what is currently being used as a movie theater room. The property provides a magnificent fully fenced yard with beautiful landscaping, mature trees, large storage shed, room for animals, plenty of space for storage, including a nice expansive long drive for extra parking. All this located in a highly sought-after area close to restaurants, shopping & entertainment. If location is important to you, want a country setting, yet close to it all, this home is truly a winner. Enjoy privacy, peace & serenity , bring your animals, boat, RV, toys & make this park-like oasis your next new home! To many upgrades to list, energy efficient and easy to maintain. DO NOT MISS OUT ON THIS expansive custom Parade of Homes winner by Hickman Homes. Home is being sold BY owner - Realtors are welcome with a flat fee [reach out to homeowner]. MUST have pre-quall approval to set showing appointment.