**SELLER TO CREDIT BUYER $5,000 AT CLOSING TO USE TOWARD BUYER'S CLOSING COSTS OR RATE BUYDOWN!** Experience the allure of your own Florida paradise with this beautifully updated pool home! This 3 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom, 2 car garage home with loft has NO CDD and has been tastefully upgraded, welcoming you with its tidy landscaping, NEARLY NEW roof (2021), and fresh coat of exterior paint (2022.) As you step into the home, you'll notice the foyer with soaring vaulted ceilings that open up to the second floor. Beautiful & modern NEWER wood look vinyl plank flooring are featured throughout the first floor, for ease of maintenance. The large gathering room opens to the second floor, adding to this room's expansive and light & airy feel. Adjacent to the gathering room is the dining room, with plenty of space to use as casual dining or for more formal dining. Overlooking the dining room is the kitchen, which includes stainless & blk appliances, recessed lighting, dedicated pantry, and breakfast bar that provides additional seating. Sliders just off the dining room lead you to what will quickly become your new FAVORITE place to spend your time...your covered lanai and magnificent screened in pool and spa! The backyard is fully fenced for privacy, and your pool includes cascading spa waterfall and multilevel pool deck, allowing for plenty of room for lounge chairs & fun in the sun. Back inside, just off the gathering room is your large Primary Suite, complete with double door entry for an added touch of luxury. Your upgraded en-suite Primary Bath includes extended vanity with granite counter and double sinks, updated mirrors, walk-in shower with glass enclosure, soaking garden tub, and linen closet. At the top of the stairs, you'll find a spacious loft with a half wall that overlooks the gathering room - making this an ideal bonus space with endless options for use...will you make it your game room? Exercise room? Home theatre? Home office? The sky's the limit! 2 secondary bedrooms are located just down the hall from the loft, as well as a full bathroom that includes an extended vanity. Back on the first floor of the home, you'll find the laundry room, complete with a "Harry Potter" closet providing additional storage space. A convenient half bath for guests is located adjacent to this space. Other upgrades to the home include NEARLY NEW water heater (2021); NEWER A/C (2018); BRAND NEW entryway pendant light; BRAND NEW dining room pendant light; ceiling fans w/lights throughout & more. Situated in ideally located Kings Lake, with amenities including community lake, basketball court, park, and playground. Easy & quick access to I-75, US-301, US-41, Big Bend, and the Selmon Expressway, with plenty of options for dining, shopping, & recreation, as well as St. Joseph's Hospital South and dog-friendly Apollo Beach Nature Preserve located nearby.