1044 Candlewood Dr Lakeland, FL 33813

**WELCOME HOME** Tucked away in the highly sought after Lake Point South community, this tastefully updated and lovingly maintained home with a NEW ROOF (2023), NEW POOL PUMP (2023), NEW KITCHEN (2023), NEW PEBBLE TECH POOL SURFACE (2022), NEW POOL PUMP (2023), AND A $10K SELLER CREDIT TOWARDS NEW FLOORING is simply a must see! Situated on over a third of an acre lot, curb appeal abounds with manicured landscaping, a side entry two car garage, and covered front entrance welcoming you. As you enter you’ll be greeted by an abundance of natural light and immediately charmed by the magnificent pool views framed by the large sliders in the formal living room. Both the formal living and dining areas flow wonderfully into one another making the home great for both entertaining as well as daily home life. Located in a wing just off the living room is the first of three guest bedrooms. In this wing you’ll also find the expansive owners suite complete with a wall of closets providing ample storage, a sliding glass door leading to the lanai and pool area, and a private en suite complete with two vanities and a shower/tub combo. Open concept living shines in the great room with the kitchen overlooking the informal living and dining areas. The kitchen leaps from the pages of the latest design magazine, appointed with an abundance of 42” cabinetry with soft close drawers, two pantry banks with pull out shelving, stainless steel appliances, quartz countertops, and an oversized island with counter height seating and farm sink. Located just off the kitchen is a breakfast nook with a sliding glass door that leads out to the lanai. The living space in the great room features a stone fireplace, built-in shelving, plank style flooring, and a soaring ceiling that makes the space feel open and airy. In the hallway located off the great room you’ll find two additional bedrooms (one with a slider leading to the lanai) along with a hall bathroom with a dual sink vanity and shower tub combination. Finishing up the interior is the indoor laundry room with an additional storage space along with access to the garage. Step outside into the screened lanai and you’ll find your private piece of paradise! There are multiple covered areas providing plenty of outdoor living space, an expansive screened lanai and pool deck area, and a large pool just calling for you to make a splash! The backyard offers plenty of green space and is fully fenced in. Wonderful location with many shopping and dining options located minutes away along with easy access to the Polk Parkway and I-4. You could look at hundreds of homes and never find one quite like this so don’t delay and schedule your showing!