The desired Water Ridge gated community in Auburndale is situated between 2 large lakes, providing a welcome breeze on those warm afternoons. From the patio, there's a beautiful view of Lake Van with 3 retention ponds in the forefront. Customized 3 bed, 3 bath with open concept, providing great flow through home. Enjoy Gourmet cooking in the kitchen equipped with a cooktop hood, massive 4 1/2 x 9 island , hidden pantry, Quartz countertops, stainless appliances, and stacked wooden shaker cabinets with soft-closing drawers, providing endless storage. Wood-look Tile flooring throughout home, excluding the master bath, styled with 18 inch porcelain tile. Oversized 2 car garage for room to move about with epoxy sealed flooring. Whole house water softening system along with R/O system under kitchen sink. All Dual paned Windows are covered with plantation shutters. Living area, patio, all bedrooms and the master bathroom are equipped with hardwire speakers for entertainment. All bathroom showers are frameless glass enclosures, with a free-standing tub in the master bathroom. This Mediterranean courtyard style home has flat concrete roof tiles, 8 inch seamless gutters all around. The Perimeter of home is wired with 8 surveillance cameras and built in security system. Patio is plumbed with a deep stainless steel sink and portable fridge. Also comes with a 3-person Marquis hot tub. The Water Ridge community, located between Lakeland and Orlando, has a clubhouse, fitness center equipped with showers, sauna and lockers , 4 tennis courts and 3 swimming pools. Also, there are 2 boat launches (1on Lake Alfred and 1 on Lake Van) in the community with boat/RV storage lot on site.