Perfect combination . . . Exclusive small, gated community with upscale homes, beautiful conservation areas & the gorgeous Lake Thomas. Leave your worries at the gate as you enter into this very peaceful & tranquil neighborhood. Fabulous area to enjoy the outdoors & this home, is situated on a GORGEOUS-PRIVATE conservation homesite where you & nature coincide. Well-manicured homesite with upgraded landscape lighting both in the front & rear exterior. Great curb appeal with the stone detail, columns, matching custom paver front lead walk & driveway, contemporary style window mullions & double entry doors. Both formal areas, each with their own front view windows which not only allows natural sunlight in but also, great areas to dress to impress & entertain guests. Upgraded various trim-work throughout including wooden windowsills, upgraded trim around windows & doors, crown molding, chair railing, & 5-1/4'' baseboards. Newly remolded kitchen with painted cabinets, subway glass tile, new sink, undermount lighting, QUARTZ countertops & porcelain tile on the diagonal with listello inserts. Updated STAINLESS STEEL appliances! Kitchen is complemented with a matching built-in Butler's Pantry between kitchen & formal dining room. Large walk-in pantry with custom shelving. Spacious morning & leisure rooms. Custom entertaining built-in system in leisure room not only dresses the room up but is fabulous for displaying & organizing as well. Enjoy the peacefulness of a large-private screened-in lanai accessed via double French doors overlooking the thick conservation rear yard where your only rear neighbors are the 4-legged variety. Plenty of room to add a pool, if one would like. In-law/guest wing with a full bath conveniently tucked behind the kitchen. Nice storage closets in hall to utility room & underneath staircase. Washer & dryer stay! 2nd floor is smartly laid out with each room having its own wing. Create your own oasis with this spacious Master Suite. Scaled up with tiered ceiling, crown molding, new carpet & upgraded en-suite. Added bonus feature is a sitting room overlooking the gorgeous rear conservation. Flexible space that can be used as an extended closet, personal library, office area, etc. Large walk-in closet with custom closet system & linen closet included. Double sink vanity with upgraded fixtures & QUARTZ countertop. Separate soaking tub with a separate recently upgraded walk-in shower with frame-less glass door, double shower heads, interior shelving, & contemporary style wall tile. All 13 closets have been upgraded with CUSTOM CLOSET SYSTEMS throughout the home! This beautiful home is within walking distance to the community dock of Lake Thomas. Bring your kayak/canoe for this wonderful opportunity to enjoy one of Florida's gorgeous natural lakes! Located in the heart of Land O Lakes, The Preserve at Lake Thomas is within minutes of eateries, Publixes, banks, medical & dental facilities, pet venues, Outlet Mall, WireGrass, entertainment, & easy access to Tampa. Call today to see this STUNNING home!