Description: Under contract-accepting backup offers. xperience genuine style and luxury in this 4+ bedroom, 3-bathroom immaculate Ernie White pool home nestled within the highly desirable gated community of Emerald Woods. With authentic design, elegant finishes and countless upgrades, this property was crowned the 2020 winner for the Parade of Homes. Discover the open floor plan with Owner's Suite on one side, a flex room and 3 spacious bedrooms on the other, and thoughtful living and entertaining space in between. As you enter the residence you will notice the bright and airy feel of 12’ soaring ceilings and grand windows, offering abundant natural light to give the home a wonderful feel. French pocket doors open from the spacious foyer to a room currently serving as the owner's office, which could easily be used as a formal workout, casual den, library or play room. The generous Owner's Suite is complete with grand windows and all the touches - dual vanity, separate WC, luxury soaker tub and large walk in shower. The separate walk-in closets are spacious, perfectly placed between the bedroom and bath, providing both privacy and practical flow. The 2nd and 3rd bedrooms are just across the way, sharing a hallway with a full bath situated between them. The 4th bedroom is set aside, with an oversized pool bath just steps from its entry. The Great Room is open to the kitchen and dining spaces, stealing views to the outdoor poolside sanctuary through both the remarkable corner window at the breakfast nook, as well as the 12’ sliding doors - which fold completely away to create an exceptional indoor-outdoor living retreat. The pool oasis is reinforced by a picturesque preserve scene, also viewable from the Great Room, kitchen, and dining areas. Soak up pool days year-round in the heated salt water pool, relax on the conversation pad, lounge in the hammock, and enjoy to the sound of the fountain after you go for your neighborhood stroll or venture to the Hallmark Preserve clubhouse, community pool or playground. Additional value added features you may not notice include complete home water system - including reverse osmosis drinking water at the sink, wireless security system, irrigation system with rain sensor, custom wood shelving in every closet, sealed pavers all around, a dark bottomed pool and quartz on every countertop - complete with an oversized laundry and garage space that hobbies deserve. Centrally located between Tampa, Disney / Orlando, and only 20 minutes to downtown Lakeland. Shopping, Dining, Culture and Entertainment just minutes away from home - and NO CDD!