3479 Lakeside Heritage Dr., Lakeland, FL 33812

Custom-built 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom Tapia Home, open-concept, triple-split floor plan with 3-car garage and pool, near Banana Lake! Located in the gated Lakeside Heritage community, you drive home to a two-toned paver driveway, 3 car garages, and sidewalk leading to the front door. The side-facing three-car garage allows for additional parking space or room for a basketball hoop. The walkway to the front door is meticulously lined with cared for flower beds ending at a front porch, with a seating area to the left of the door. The five-windowed, glass-panel front doors lead into a foyer with a flexible space to the left, currently used as an office with a wood panel accent wall. Take a few steps forward and enter the open-concept living room and kitchen, which divides the triple-split open living space highlighted. The living area features three exposed stained wood beams, a triple-panel slider that fully pocket on the exterior wall leading to the pool deck. The modern gray kitchen cabinetry compliment that double-sized island, with storage and bar seating, a farmhouse style sink, and a dishwasher. The subway tile backsplash is broken up by a custom tile backsplash behind the cook top. The cabinets have a built-in wine rack, plenty of storage space, granite counters, and a coffee bar. All the appliances are Kitchen-Aid including a beverage cooler. There's also a wood feature cook top hood. It's a chef's kitchen designed into a picturesque living space, perfect for relaxation or entertaining. The paver pool deck surrounding a screened-in saltwater pool looking out into a wooded area creating a private oasis. The patio also has ceiling fans, a wooden plank ceiling, multiple seating areas and a TV mount. The master bedroom has a contrasting tray ceiling, French doors leading to the pool deck and enough space for a variety of furniture combinations. A pocket door leads to the sleek modern master bathroom with a walk-in rain shower, a separate soaking tub, dual sink vanity with granite counters, a slim-line window for natural light, and terminates in a walk-in closet large enough to need its own window and complete with built-in shelving and clothing racks. The additional bedrooms are generously sized with another flawless guest bath. The attention to detail shines through in this home’s finishes. The doorknobs, moldings, trim finishes are a compliment to the Builders vision for this house. Access to Banana Lake is available via the Banana Lake Park, just a few streets away. Call to schedule your showing!