5040 Highlands By The Lake Dr, Lakeland, FL 33812

A stunning award winning Mediterranean home located in the highly sought after gated South Lakeland community of Highlands by the Lake. This GORGEOUS residence is made for entertaining! A large pavered circular driveway is perfect for gatherings. Upon entering, the gracious Foyer and large Great Room, with a vaulted ceiling, are beautiful! A comfortably sized formal Dining Room is just the thing for family get togethers, and the large screened in lanai and gas heated salt water pool are prefect for barbecues and pool parties! The kitchen with granite counters is open to the Great Room, and a walk in pantry provides ample storage. Several sets of French Doors lead out to the screened lanai also. The home is a triple split plan - so plenty of room for extended families (Master Suite, two bedrooms with a connected bathroom, and a small bonus room off foyer currently being used as an office but could be a fourth bedroom are all on the first floor), while another bedroom with ensuite bathroom is found upstairs - great for a guest room suite, teenager's retreat, or for an office away from it all. The First Floor Master Bedroom looks out over the pool area, and features a lovely tray ceiling, a large walk-in closet and a beautifully appointed bathroom with a HUGE walk-in shower, separate vanities to keep the peace, and a generously sized bath tub! The attention to detail throughout the home is wonderful - the flow of the floor plan is awesome! This home is MUST SEE! Call for a private showing appointment today!