8436 Southwood Oaks StreetLithia, FL 33547Sale Price: $639,900

If you are looking for a retreat from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, welcome to your country dream home. This timeless, 3BR/2.5 BA, pool home is adorned by majestic oaks and is situated on a .96 acre lot at the end of a cul-de-sac. An added bonus is this community has no HOA. This home exudes charm with a decorative metal fence and gate accenting the front of the home and providing a stately entrance to the winding driveway. Relax and enjoy the beautiful, serene surooundings on the inviting front porch that extends across the front of the home. As you enter through the large foyer, you will be met by a great room that features engineered hardwood flooring, decorative columns, and a soaring cathedral ceiling. This room showcases a lot of natural light with one wall boasting large windows and french doors leading to the covered lanai and screened pool area. A stone, wood burning fireplace accents this amazing room. To the right of the foyer is a flex room with a bay window which could be used as a dining room, office, or a formal living area. The kitchen is open to the family room and the adjoining breakfast area also overlooks the pool. The primary bedroom has a large, walk-in closet and a lot of natural light as well with french doors leading to the patio and pool. The ensuite bath includes a walk-in shower, a separate water closet, a soaking tub, and a vanity with dual sinks. The downstairs also has an additional half bath and an indoor utility room. The utility room is located off the kitchen and features a closet pantry. As you ascend the stairway to the second floor, you will be greeted by a balcony with a beautiful banister that overlooks the downstairs. Two additional bedrooms are located upstairs along with a large guest bath that includes a tub with shower. Enjoy your saltwater pool year around as it is heated by a Hayward Heat Pump. There are two additional concrete pads on each side of the screened pool area to expand your outdoor enterainment. One concrete pad holds a 10x12 shed which would make a great potting shed or a space for woodworking or other hobbies. There is also another 9x12 shed at the rear of the property to house your lawn equipment and tools. Other amenities include: A water filtration system, the roof was replaced in 2018, two a/C's (2014 and 2023), hot water heater replaced in 2018, entire home was wired for security/glass breakage, and 4 security light poles were installed on the south side of the property from the road all the way to the back fence lighting up the entire area from dusk to dawn. A true added bonus is a whole house generator which was installed in 2020 (propane gas). This is country living at its finest and this home is just waiting for you to add your touches.