The Epitome of Privacy and unparalleled views of Little Banana Lake. Few homes match this unique property in one of the most desirable locations in the coveted Highlands area of Lakeland. Home offers 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, 3 car garage and pool on an enchanting almost acre lot. This home’s custom interior reveals attention to detail. As you enter your spacious foyer your eyes will take you to the expansive living room with sliders that shows spectacular views of the lake. All walkways, kitchen, baths and laundry room boast cream tile flooring. Kitchen has been upgraded with gorgeous cabinets with crown molding and lots of granite counters. The travertine backsplash with glass inserts and under mount lighting add pizzazz to this kitchen. The pantry, extra prep sink and prep space are a chef’s delight. You will love the private area with granite top desk for storing all your recipes. Stainless French door refrigerator, double convection/ovens complete this kitchen. Dinette has views of lake with French doors opening to the 10’ by 35’ lanai overlooking the lake. The formal dining room has room for an extra long dining table and buffet hutch. A custom butler’s counter and cabinet captures space for entertaing your family and friends. The family room will accommodate big couches and has a wet bar area with sink, cabinets, granite counter, huge storage closet and access to mudroom leading outside. Sliders open to the enormous screened pool that was designed for entertaining and family gatherings. The Split bedroom floor plan in this home is very functional for generational families. Owner’s Retreat has wood flooring, large closets and a custom window seat with spectacular views of lake. The French doors in this Owner’s retreat open to the tiled lanai with easy access to the outdoors. The bath in this retreat has a double sink vanity and a tub with an impressive upgraded shower stall with a frameless shower door. Bedrooms 2 & 3 have Jack & Jill bath with separate vanities, beautiful wood floors, large closets and custom window seats with specular views of lake. Bedroom 4 & 5 have wood floors and awesome views of the Florida Native landscape. Property was professionally landscaped in 2004 with Florida native plants, lake irrigation and erosion barriers, including 2 littoral zones containing native aquatic plants. An energy efficient steel roof was installed in 2013. Home has new rain gutters and was just newly painted on the outside. Little Banana Lake is great for skiing or you can jet ski or boat onto other connecting lakes. A floating dock and a launch area for your water toys on this property is an enticing feature. Original owners show pride of ownership. MUST BE SEEN TO APPRIECIATE THE NATIVE FLORIDA BEAUTY. SCHEDULE YOUR PRIVATE APPOINTMENT TODAY!