8242 LAKESIDE DRIVE, Englewood, FL, 34224 | $500,000

This stunning property, located within the gated Oyster Creek Community, is a true gem. The moment you enter the community, you'll fall in love with the manicured lawns and well-kept homes. Imagine a social calendar filled with all of the activities that the community offers. Or perhaps you're looking for your quiet oasis, that this home offers in spades.

It will be love at first sight. This manicured and professionally designed landscaping shares your curb appeal with the paver driveway. Well water is used for the irrigation of the lawn, keeping water bills low! Fall in love with the Florida lifestyle that begins the openness of this beautiful home that leads your eye and your mind to the relaxing expansive pool area, bringing the outdoor lifestyle inside. The sunroom, accessible through four sliders, offers a seamless indoor-outdoor experience.

The backyard is a true oasis with a sparkling pool, a paver deck, and a fountain running. Featuring a solar heat and a new heat pump and extended pool lighting to enjoy your pool year round, day or night. The expansive lanai is the full width of the home, all set against the backdrop of a golf course and serene pond/lake views offering plenty of room to relax or entertain. Featuring hurricane glass on the lanai doors!

In the main living areas, you'll love the expansive living room that is perfect for entertaining. At-home chef? Your new kitchen is custom designed featuring new kitchen cabinets and an expansive second area just off of the kitchen to house your morning routine or other small appliance to maintain your sleek clutter-free kitchen countertops.

Need bedrooms to spread out? This home offers 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and a range of desirable upgrades. The master suite boasts dual walk-in closets, a private slider to the sunroom, and a master bathroom with tiled flooring, dual sinks, and a walk-in shower. Not to mention, a built in safe for money, jewelry, passports, etc. The second bedroom includes a built-in closet with carpet flooring, while the study also has carpet for added comfort. Bathroom 2 is a convenient Jack and Jill layout, complete with double sinks and a tiled tub-shower combo.

Need additional workshop room? Well this garage has an additional air conditioned workshop that is perfect. Whether you have a hobby, a career, or are just excited about an additional air conditioned space, this is a bonus everyone will use. Speaking of bonus, it's time to explore the safety features of this home, because this is the safest home on the block! Let's start with the unique tornado room with 12-inch thick walls providing extra safety and peace of mind. New lanai tile, roof, and lanai, hurricane glass doors. Electronic hurricane shutters on the front and rear of the home for peace of mind and ease of use-push a button and down they come. Of course, the home has a generator enabled hookup! A push-button screen for the garage door to enjoy working without the bugs, all year round.

This home is designed for luxury, safety, and relaxation, combining modern upgrades with a picturesque setting. Don’t miss this exceptional opportunity!

Features

  • Rooms: 11
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Baths: 2 full
  • Laundry: Laundry Room
  • Year Built: 1998
  • Garage: 2-car Driveway
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Approx Sq. Feet: 2,103
  • Acreage: 0.19
  • Est. Taxes: $4,327
  • HOA Fee: $335 Monthly
  • Lot Desc: Cleared, Landscaped
  • View: Garden, Golf Course, Pool, Water
  • Elem. School: Vineland Elementary
  • Middle School: L.A. Ainger Middle
  • High School: Lemon Bay High
  • Pool: Heated, In Ground
  • Pet Policy: Cats OK, Dogs OK
  • Appliances: Dryer, Microwave, Other, Range, Refrigerator, Washer, Wine Refrigerator
  • MLS#: C7503290
  • Days on Market: 38 days
  • Website: https://www.raveis.com
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8242 LAKESIDE DRIVE, Englewood, FL, 34224

$500,000

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5/6 (30 Yr)
Adjustable Rate Conforming*
30 Year
Fixed-Rate Conforming
15 Year
Fixed-Rate Conforming
Loan Amount $400,000 $400,000 $400,000
Term 360 months 360 months 180 months
Initial Interest Rate** 6.375% 6.875% 5.875%
Interest Rate based on Index + Margin 8.125%
Annual Percentage Rate 7.007% 7.063% 6.132%
Monthly Tax Payment $361 $361 $361
H/O Insurance Payment $92 $92 $92
Initial Principal & Interest Pmt $2,495 $2,628 $3,348
Total Monthly Payment $2,948 $3,081 $3,801

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