35936 LAKEWOOD DR Leesburg, FL 34788

BEAUTIFUL POOL HOME ON A 1/3 ACRE PARCEL WITH 2-CAR GARAGE, SHED, BOAT CARPORT, AND MANY UPDATES, INCLUDING A NEW ROOF TO BE INSTALLED BY CLOSING! Welcome home to your slice of paradise located a stone’s throw from shopping, dining, groceries, medical, theaters, lake boat launches, and any amenity you need. The stately front yard iron fencing has a front gate opening onto a .33 acre lot graced with a lush lawn and mature trees, perfectly framing this home’s attractive stucco façade. An expansive driveway and a 2-car attached garage provide abundant parking for family and guests. Take the short walkway to the covered front entry and inside to find a lovely, light-infused interior offering a pleasing neutral color palette throughout the house with a warm, rich color in the primary suite. The current owners keep the home inside/out freshly painted and have made many recent updates, so you do not have to! Garage door opener 2021, many windows and glass doors replaced 2022, primary suite bathroom updated 2022, septic pumped 2024, A/C replaced 2024, well-pump and holding tank replaced 2024, and a new roof will be installed before closing, allowing the Buyer to select shingle color.
The spacious front foyer is an excellent area for welcoming guests. There’s room for entry furniture or cubbies to hold kid’s bookbags, hats, shoes, etc. Attractive, low-maintenance tile flooring runs throughout the foyer and living areas, with cozy carpet in the bedrooms. To the left, a large arched opening welcomes you into the dining room with crown molding, an inset tray ceiling, expansive windows, and plenty of room to host family and friend dinners and celebrations. The kitchen and living room are adjacent for great entertaining flow. Prepare fabulous meals in this well-appointed kitchen with abundant wood cabinetry, a center prep island, a double-door pantry, and included appliances. The living room is ideal for hosting guests or family movie nights, and you can open the glass slider to continue the fun in the screened pool lanai area. The primary bedroom suite includes a walk-in closet, an updated bathroom with a Corian sink vanity, and an exterior door to the pool area. Two guest bedrooms share the full hallway bathroom with tub/shower. There’s a wonderfully convenient laundry room with storage space. Step into the backyard retreat and prepare to have fun! The screened pool deck has a covered area ideal for patio furniture. An inviting hot tub, a sparkling swimming pool, a privacy fenced yard, and plenty of room for outdoor activities and pets to run and play. Enjoy the 16x26 paved and covered carport for your boat and the 16x20 utility shed. This beautiful home is only approximately an hour’s drive to Orlando International Airport, Daytona Beach, and Walt Disney World Resort. What an ideal Central Florida home!