Follow the Yellow-Brick Road to this gem in the enchanted Emerald Forrest of Walden Lake in Plant City. This 3 BR, 2 Bath open-split plan home has been recently and tastefully remodeled throughout and sits on just shy of a half-acre on one of the larger deed-restricted lots in the community. The large master BR suite includes his-and-hers walk-in closets; an oversized bath with garden tub for long, hot baths; a walk-in shower; two separate counters with sinks; The remodeled kitchen as a lazy Susan; built-in coffee tray; and stainless steel refrigerator, stove, dishwasher, and over-the-stove microwave; and a breakfast bar. Separate indoor laundry includes large pantry. The formal living and dining great room has cathedral ceilings and new, ceramic tile. A separate family room sits right off the kitchen. Sliding-glass doors open directly from the master suite, formal living area and family room into the large covered, screened porch and pool area. A second bathroom also leads out to the pool. There is also plenty of room to spread out under the emerald canopy of the oaks and pine in the private large, tranquil parklike backyard; or just spend quality time with family in the solar-heated, 13,500-gallon salt-water, in-ground pool or spa. Other amenities include: Irrigation system; two-car garage; garage door opener; new 80-gallon hot water heater (2021); Window treatments (2021); new pool pump (2021); new carpet in 3 BRs (2022); kitchen appliances (2020); garbage disposal; tile formal living area (2021); tile floor master shower (2022); laminate kitchen countertops (2021); fresh interior paint top to bottom throughout home; ceiling fans throughout; solar pool panels (2014); Central AC (2016); roof (7/22/2015). Remainder of Home Warranty (expires 9/13/23) with optional roof leak coverage is available. Unknown if water softener operates and is offered only as-is. The Walden Lake Community has plenty of natural activities, including a 65-acre lake for your kayaks, canoes or small boats. The lake has a fishing pier; a boat ramp; a park with a playground and secluded walking trails. Ride bikes, walk pets or dart around in your golf cart on the miles of paved pathways throughout the community. There is even a secure, 2-acre dog park for Fido to visit with other 4-legged friends. Master Walden Lake HOA fee is $325 bi-annually ($650 per year), Emerald Forrest HOA fee is $50 annually, making total annual HOA fees $700. Plant City is home to the annual Florida Strawberry Festival, showcasing the region's famous winter crop and hosting live nationally known musicians in late Winter. All this comfort is less than half an hour to Tampa; 15 minutes to Lakeland; an hour to Orlando attractions; and less than two hours to beaches on the Gulf of Mexico and Atlantic Ocean. All measurements and information believed to be accurate but should be verified by Buyer. Owner is license real estate associate.