Description

NEW ROOF to be installed prior to closing. Welcome to this beautifully updated single-story pool home in Windermere, located on one of the largest lots in the Willows at Lake Rhea. Set on a 0.71-acre cul-de-sac lot with mature landscaping, the property offers exceptional privacy and a peaceful setting.

Custom built by well-known local builder Richard Watson, this four-bedroom, three-bath home features a formal living room, formal dining room, family room, and custom pool, creating a functional layout ideal for both daily living and entertaining.

Inside, high ceilings, Acacia wood flooring, and abundant natural light highlight the open floor plan with views of the pool and backyard. The formal living room includes triple sliding glass doors for seamless indoor-outdoor living. The formal dining room features a double tray ceiling, crown molding, and bay window, and connects easily to the kitchen and family room.

The kitchen and family room offer vaulted ceilings and porcelain tile flooring, with French doors leading outdoors. The kitchen is equipped with soft-close cabinetry, granite countertops, under-cabinet lighting, generous storage, and a stylish backsplash. A breakfast nook surrounded by windows overlooks the pool, while the family room is anchored by a wood-burning fireplace with built-in shelving.

The oversized owner’s suite provides direct pool access and a spa-like bathroom with a freestanding soaking tub, quartz dual vanities, a zero-entry walk-in shower, and dual custom closets. A secondary bedroom with French doors and a bay window works well as an office, den, or playroom. Two additional bedrooms share a Jack-and-Jill bathroom with a large quartz-topped vanity, and an additional updated bath serves as a convenient pool bath.

Outdoors, enjoy a custom pebble-finish pool, spacious deck, and screened lanai with a coffered ceiling, sink, and cabinetry. The oversized backyard offers ample space for gardening, recreation, or future enhancements. Additional features include a laundry room with utility sink and storage, an expansive driveway, and a side-entry garage with extra storage.

The Willows at Lake Rhea is zoned for top-rated schools including Windermere Elementary, Bridgewater Middle, and Windermere High, and offers community amenities such as tennis and pickleball courts, basketball, playground, and park. Residents also enjoy access to the town library, farmers market, food truck nights, holiday events, and optional access to the Butler Chain of Lakes boat launch. Conveniently located near SR-429, SR-408, Florida’s Turnpike, Disney, Universal, Winter Garden Village, and Dr. Phillips shopping and dining.

Recent improvements include a new roof to be installed prior to closing, a new air-conditioning system in 2025, a water heater replaced in 2024, new irrigation and pool pumps in 2025, and a septic drainfield completed in 2018.

With its location, lot size, quality construction, and thoughtful updates, this home is an outstanding opportunity. Schedule a private showing today!