Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to Lake Jovita, where resort-style living meets the elegance of this beautifully designed home! This residence greets you with a landscaped entry and inviting double doors, opening to a welcoming foyer. The formal living room overlooks the pool and tranquil wooded conservation area, with sliding doors connecting seamlessly to the covered lanai and screened-in pool--perfect for relaxation or entertaining. With a fantastic flow, the floor plan links the formal dining and living areas to the spacious kitchen and great room, ideal for hosting gatherings. The kitchen offers ample cabinet and countertop space, a breakfast bar, pantry, and a cozy desk area. Enjoy morning coffee from the dinette, and unwind in the afternoons in the Great Room or by the pool lanai. Adjacent to the Great Room, the office/den provides a peaceful sanctuary with large windows overlooking the private lawn and conservation. The primary suite is a true retreat, featuring two walk-in closets, separate vanities, a walk-in shower, a garden tub, and plantation shutters for added elegance. From here, you can also take in the peaceful view of the pool and the wooded conservation. With a split-bedroom layout, bedrooms 2 and 3 are situated on the opposite side for added privacy, along with a main bath and convenient pool bath. Practical features include an inside laundry room and a 3-car garage with golf cart parking. Outdoors, the spacious screened pool area offers a private oasis with a conservation view. Updates include pool resurfacing in 2020, exterior paint in 2020, and a new HVAC in 2016. Lake Jovita is a gated community with low HOA dues and a wealth of amenities--two championship golf courses, tennis courts, a fitness center, community pool, basketball and pickleball courts, a park with a walking path, playground, and dedicated dog parks. Just 5 miles from I-75 and close to shopping, dining, and entertainment, with easy access to Tampa and Orlando.