Description

Meticulous pool home located in the gated community of Highlands-By-The-Lake. Set on a manicured half-acre lot, 5195 Highlands Lakeview offers a thoughtful blend of timeless design, quality updates, and a comfortable, functional layout. The home features four bedrooms, three full baths, and a spacious interior designed to accommodate both daily living and gatherings of any size.
The entry leads into an inviting interior with elevated ceilings, natural light, and no carpet. The great room includes a double tray ceiling, a wall of sliders, and direct access to the pool lanai. The kitchen, remodeled in 2021, includes custom cabinetry, granite counters, a breakfast bar, double ovens, a wine chiller, and ample prep and storage space.
The first-floor primary suite includes a sitting area, pool access, two walk-in closets, and a 2024 remodeled bathroom with handcrafted cabinetry, quartz vanities, a soaking tub, and a walk-in shower. Adjacent to the primary suite is an office/4th bedroom that works well for remote work, guests, or nursery use. A second main-level bedroom sits near the newly remodeled guest bath featuring porcelain tile, a quartz vanity, and a tub/shower combination. Upstairs, a second living area accompanies the third bedroom and another full bath. A walk-in attic with decking offers additional storage and room for possible future expansion.
The outdoor area features a private pool with a waterfall, a covered lanai with a TV hookup, and space suited for relaxing or casual gatherings. Recent improvements include new double-paned windows and sliders (2023), a composite front door (2023), two new AC units (2022 & 2023), a new roof (2018), and remodeled bathrooms (2024 and 2025). The home also offers a large laundry room, a side-entry three-car garage with significant storage, generous parking, and a fenced yard.
Highlands-By-The-Lake provides gated access along with a clubhouse, tennis and pickleball courts, and a community pool. The Lakeland area offers lakes for fishing and boating, golf courses, parks, trails, well-regarded schools, libraries, boutique shopping, restaurants, breweries, and year-round community events. Travel is convenient with Lakeland Linder International Airport offering commercial service and Tampa and Orlando international airports both less than an hour away.