4480 Strathmore Dr., Lake Wales, FL 33859

You do not want to miss out on this exceptionally well-maintained, snowbird-owned ESSEX floor plan home. This ready-to-move-in 2 bedroom, 2 bath with DEN home is located in a quiet section of Lake Ashton Golf Club, yet is close to the many amenities this 55+ gated and guarded resort-style living community has to offer. Upon arrival, the quality landscaping with beautiful plantings and stately palms will catch your eye. The automatic irrigation system that "waters" the landscaping is fed from a separate irrigation meter, a real money saver. The paver walk and drive adds a touch of class. The covered front entry leads to the full glass storm and screen door, a real plus for cross ventilation. The front door has a pressed glass insert, a theme carried to the over the transom window. The natural light that comes through the front entryway provides brightness to the welcoming foyer. The foyer also contains the passageway with its handy pocket door to the guest suite. The pocket door can be used to isolate the entire guest suite from the rest of the home. Inside the guest suite is a large bedroom that has a ceiling fan with light, a reach-in closet and ceramic tile flooring. Adjacent to the guest bedroom is the guest bath with its combination tub and shower, comfort height elongated stool and oak vanity. The linen closet is just outside the guest bath. From the foyer, the very efficient floor plan comes into view. The central core includes a dining area, kitchen, living room and lanai. The flexibility of the dining area makes entertaining most doable. The living room has a designer ceiling fan with light and a triple slider that opens to the fully enclosed, covered lanai. The lanai has acrylic slider windows with screens that can be easily removed. The lanai has a ceiling fan with light, ceramic tile flooring and is extra living space that is not included in this home's stated square footage. The recently remodeled kitchen is what really sets this home apart. A wall has been reduced and a snack bar has been added. Corian counters with a Corian sink sit atop oak cabinetry that features banks of drawers. A set of lower cabinets has been added, greatly increasing the storage. The cabinetry includes 42" uppers with crown, under cabinet lighting and custom pulls. To increase the natural light a slider window has been installed. The kitchen also features glass backsplash, closet pantry and ceramic tile flooring. The handy laundry closet is in the kitchen and has additional cabinets. The washer and dryer stay for the new owners. Access to the attached 2 car garage is in the kitchen. The garage has a pull-down attic ladder, utility sink, solar tube for natural light and an opener. The master suite includes a large bedroom with a ceiling fan and light, a walk-in closet with extra shelving, a ceramic tile floor, and a double slider that opens to the covered and enclosed lanai. The master bath has an elevated oak vanity with 2 sinks, an elongate comfort height stool, and a stall shower with a glass partition and a ceramic tile surround. Between the master and guest suites is the den/home office. The den is just off the dining room and has a ceiling fan with light, ceramic tile flooring, and a large window. The home has many special features including a NEW ROOF in 2018, a new A/C in 2019, a whole house water filtration system, window treatments and ceramic tile throughout the entire home. Furnishings are available and a turn-key transaction can be done.