Meticulously maintained pool home in the highly desirable community of Emerald Forest in Dr. Phillips, owned by the same family for 23 years. This beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 bathroom residence offers 2,723 square feet of living space with an open, split floor plan and generously sized bedrooms. As you enter, you'll notice the stunning 5 Brazilian walnut engineered hardwood flooring and soaring 1110 ceilings throughout the main living areas and 93 ceilings in the bedrooms, creating an open and inviting atmosphere. The remodeled kitchen features travertine flooring, 42 inch wood cabinets, tile backsplash, quartz countertops, stainless steel appliances, a breakfast bar, and an eat in nook that opens to the spacious family room. Double French doors provide access to the covered lanai and screened in pool, perfect for Florida living. The laundry room is located just off the kitchen and includes a utility sink, cabinetry for storage, and a countertop for folding. The formal dining room features Brazilian walnut flooring, tray ceiling, and crown molding. At the front of the home, the formal living room includes crown molding and custom built in bookshelves, making it ideal for an office. The spacious primary suite has new carpet (2022) with upgraded padding, a large walk in closet, a dedicated home office space, and private access to the pool lanai. The en suite bathroom includes a garden tub, separate shower, dual sink vanity, and upgraded mirrors and lighting. On the opposite side of the home are the remaining three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. One front bedroom features built in cabinets, a Murphy bed, ceiling fan, and access to a full bathroom with a tub/shower combo and linen closet. The two additional bedrooms are located in the back left of the home, both with ceiling fans and shared access to a full bath that opens to the lanaiperfect for avoiding wet feet through the house. Enjoy relaxing or entertaining outdoors with the sparkling screened in pool and covered lanai, set on a beautifully landscaped lot with excellent curb appeal. The home features a paver driveway and a 3 car garage. Community amenities include a swimming pool, tennis courts, and a dock on Lake Crowell where fishing is permitted. HOA fees are just $769 per year. Recent updates and features include a new dishwasher (2024), new pool pump (2024), new exterior paint using upgraded Sherwin Williams Latitude (2023), a new ultra efficient Rheem hybrid heat pump water heater (2022), new carpet in the primary and guest bedrooms (2022), a new AC unit (2019), kitchen cabinet renovation and quartz countertops (2017), new roof with upgraded underlayment and shingles (2015), pool resurfaced and retiled (2015), pool cage re screened (2015), travertine tile and Brazilian walnut engineered hardwood (2012), white 3 blinds throughout, and a pool safety fence. Conveniently located within walking distance to Sand Lake Elementary, Dr. P. Phillips Community Park, and the new Little League baseball fields. The park also features picnic areas, hiking trails, sports courts, a playground, rental pavilions, and a dog park. This prime location offers quick access to Restaurant Row, upscale shopping, O Town West, major highways, theme parks, airports, and downtown. Dont miss the opportunity to own this incredible home in a sought after neighborhood with top rated schools.