If you have been searching for a 4 bedroom POOL home in a GATED South Lakeland community with excellent nearby schools, here it is! With a column-framed front porch, plus manicured lawn and landscaping, the attractive exterior of this home makes a very welcoming first impression. As you enter the home, you will appreciate its fantastic condition and flexible floor plan. Tasteful upgrades include plantation shutters throughout much of the house, fresh paint, updated fans/fixtures, bullnose corners, arched hallway entries, and attractive solid flooring through the entire home! The foyer is illuminated by natural light through the transom and sidelight windows. To the left of the foyer is a formal living room, which could also work well as an office or playroom. To the right is a spacious formal dining room that provides plenty of room for entertaining and convenient access to the kitchen. The family room is the heart of this home, with ample space and access to the pool through the nice French doors. The kitchen has crown-molding on the gorgeous white cabinets, Corian countertops and updated stainless steel appliances, plus a closet pantry and breakfast bar overlooking the informal dining space and family room. A peaceful master suite awaits you, with a large bedroom that has a nice view and slider-door access to the pool, a luxurious en-suite bathroom with soaking tub, tiled shower with double shower heads, dual sinks, water closet and a HUGE walk-in closet with extra built-in shelving. There are two other bedrooms and a guest bathroom on the other side of the home. There is also a very large 4th bedroom at the back corner of the house, which serves as an additional “flex” space if you needed an office, media space, or recreational room. The pool area of this property is amazing, with a covered back porch providing comfortably shaded seating space, pavers, and a wonderful pool with screened enclosure. This area overlooks the fully fenced back yard with beautiful landscaping and lots of privacy. If you need extra storage, you will appreciate the oversized interior laundry room with cabinetry, and ample closet space throughout. This home is located in the Evergreen Park community within Hallam Preserve, which has a gated entry, community pool, playground (Coming Soon!), and sidewalks. Lakeland is situated between Tampa and Orlando, making it a great and popular place to live within Central Florida. *This home is located within a USDA eligible area.*