*** Price Improvement*** ENTERTAIN IN STYLE A magnificent 4,938 sq foot luxury lakefront 5 bedroom, 4.5 bath pool home set on a very private 2.48 acres on Lake Hamilton on the Chain of Lakes in Central FL. Welcoming you is a long circular driveway of mature trees and manicured grounds with tasteful landscape lighting. Upon arrival, the oversized tiled front porch has twin columns and a beautiful arched leaded glass window. The entry foyer overlooks an enclosed courtyard with a remote-controlled awning and double French doors leading to the Dining Room or the Great Room. The Great Room with 15-foot ceilings is massive with built in bookshelves and a beautiful stone, floor to ceiling, wood burning fireplace. The double French doors at the far end of the Great Room provide the view to the west and is the best spot to watch the gorgeous sunsets and migratory birds. The second and larger arched leaded window over the French Doors opens to one of three porches across the back. The combined porch length is approximately 90 feet. All of this is highlighted by a beautiful screened 30'x15' heated pool. Next to the Great Room is a large rear foyer with access from the pool to a half bath and leads to the kitchen from the Great Room. The first-floor owner's suite is a true retreat featuring high ceilings and a two-sided fireplace (one facing the sleeping area and the other the jetted tub). Another set of French doors leads to a private screened porch facing the lakefront. There is a walled, private courtyard off the bedroom/shower/jetted tub area, a separate water closet with both a toilet and a bidet, a double sink vanity and two walk-in closets. Two more oversized bedrooms are on the first floor each with an adjoining full bath. One of the two first floor bedrooms includes a large built-in workspace. Two additional bedrooms are upstairs with a shared full bath and are accessed via a separate entrance. The upstairs has been updated and includes luxury Kardean vinyl flooring. Tasteful window treatments and wide wood blinds are throughout this spacious home. The Dining Room is a very special setting with the view of two walled courtyards. The kitchen is massive with an eat in area and features an induction cooktop, a double wall oven, a microwave, two sinks, a desk, a breakfast bar and window seats with storage. The very large shelved walk-in pantry is a chef's dream! The large laundry room has built in cabinets, a utility sink and two closets. The over-sized two car garage connects via the laundry room and includes a work room. The property has a cement floor garden shed and is the perfect place to store the home's hurricane shutters and miscellaneous items. A whole house generator is fueled via the buried propane tank. This home is powered by a 225-amp electrical service with 4 AC units. This property features a tile roof, a cement seawall and video surveillance. Irrigation is fed from lake water and there are no chemicals used on the yard so as to be eco-friendly. Note- the home and land are being updated in the County records to reflect the 3 parcels including the house making it a total of approximately 2.48 acres. Surveys and legal descriptions are available for your review and are in MLS as attachments. Approx 400 feet of lake frontage. Call today for a private showing as it is truly exceptional inside and out!