This beautifully updated LAKE MARY HOME is the one you have been waiting for! The SPRAWLING CORNER LOT on ~.50 acre is secluded in the back of the highly sought after Cardinal Oaks Community with NO HOA, and surrounded by beautiful stately homes. This oversized Certified Wildlife Habitat lot offers an expanded driveway with ample space for parking an RV, BOAT, and many vehicles (WORRY FREE LIVING with NO HOA!); the tree-lined yard is boasts many hearty Live Oaks draped in Spanish Moss, a HEATED SALT WATER POOL & SPA (2019-including a top-of-the-line PebbleTek surfacing) and SCREENED ENCLOSURE, and many of the most desirable tropical plants that create a truly astonishing backdrop for your outdoor living spaces, which are many! The covered and screen-enclosed back porch just might be your favorite retreat which is outfitted with an attractive shiplap covering, decorative recessed and market lights and TV, and is complemented with two paver patios on each side, one perfect for late night fire and the other for the resident Grill Master, with direct access through French Doors to the kitchen. With 2,284 heated sq. ft., the best still lies ahead as this home already has an extensive list of MAJOR IMPROVEMENTS: FULL UPDATED KITCHEN, UPDATED MASTER AND GUEST BATHROOMS, NEW ROOF (2020), NEW UPSTAIRS HVAC INSIDE AND OUTSIDE SYSTEMS (2021), NEW SKYLIGHTS & GUTTERS (2020), NEW EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR LIGHTING FIXTURES & CEILING FANS (2019), CLEANED SEPTIC TANK & NEW DRAIN FIELD (2019), NEW SALT POOL AND HOT TUB HEATER (2019), & NEW CARPET (2019).

When you enter the home from the tranquil front porch setting, you will find an OFFICE SPACE to your right and a guest bathroom to your left (check out that CUSTOM CONCRETE SINK!), as well as an indoor laundry room with access to the garage. As you walk further, you'll be greeted by the OPEN FLOOR PLAN and the light and airy feel in all the living areas, boasting SOARING TONGUE AND GROOVE CEILINGS, RICH HARDWOOD FLOORS, and a double set of FRENCH DOORS taking you to that captivating outdoor oasis and the paver patio all protected by a recently updated FENCED-IN YARD! The combined living and dining keeps you and your guests connected as you gather, alongside the tastefully upgraded kitchen featuring a NEW full KITCHENAID APPLIANCE PACKAGE (2023), 42” custom maple wood cabinets, & modern backsplash and decorative lighting that compliments the other updated fixtures through this home. To the left of the common area, you will find the SPACIOUS master bedroom with a walk-in closet with one of THREE bonus storage spaces and a FULLY REMODELED and MODERNIZED EN-SUITE. The master suite also includes a 2-way traditional wood-burning fireplace, luxurious spa-like master bath featuring dual-shower under vaulted ceilings, marble countertops, marble tile and elegant vanity area, with no detail spared—this is truly a master-retreat! On the second floor of the home, you will find this spilt floor plan rounded out with the other 3 bedrooms along with a fully UPDATED SECONDARY BATHROOM including beautiful selections for the vanity, flooring, lighting, and shower. Not one detail has been left no detail unattended to!

This NO HOA community is a quiet and safe neighborhood in a top-rated school district with easy access to SR-417, the SunRail, shopping, dining, & entertainment! Your family and loved ones will treasure the charm of this home. You will surely LOVE to call this place home!