Description: Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to your new home in the picturesque community of Lakes at Laurel Highlands in South Lakeland. This beautifully maintained 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. The spacious open floor plan includes a living room with neutral tile flooring and a sliding glass door that opens to a covered patio, offering stunning views of the large backyard, pond, and lush greenery. The heart of the home is the kitchen, which features an island with seating for four, ample counter space, wood cabinets, and a spacious pantry. Enjoy modern conveniences with stainless steel appliances, LED lighting, and several smart features, such as a smart thermostat, security system, smoke detectors, fire alarm, interior and exterior lighting, keyless entry pad and a WiFi-enabled garage door opener. The master bedroom suite is a private retreat with a large walk-in closet, a dual sink vanity, a walk-in shower, and a water closet. Additional bedrooms are well-sized with plenty of closet space, and the home includes a linen closet in both the primary and guest bathrooms. The inside laundry room adds to the home's convenience, and the 2-car garage provides ample storage space. The attic has ample storage space with added plywood and the ability to walkaround. Step outside to enjoy the fully fenced backyard with new white vinyl fencing and a beautiful water view. The community itself boasts a wealth of recreational amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, a zero-entry swimming pool with a water feature, kids park and playground, multiple ponds, places to walk your dog with doggie waste stations all around the community, serene streetscapes and sidewalks making this a very walking friendly neighborhood. With plenty of green space and gathering areas, it's perfect for socializing and relaxing. With easy access to Tampa and Orlando, thanks to its location just minutes from the Polk Parkway and I-4, this property ensures a seamless commute to all of Central Florida, including hospitals, airports, Walt Disney World, Legoland, other theme parks, and Florida's beautiful beaches! Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to call this South Lakeland gem your own. Contact us today to schedule a viewing and experience the endless possibilities this home has to offer.