Meticulously maintained pool home in the desirable community of Emerald Forest in Dr. Phillips, owned by the same family for 23 years. This beautiful four-bedroom, three-bath 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 five-inch Brazilian walnut engineered hardwood flooring and soaring 11-foot-by-10-inch ceilings throughout the main living areas and 9-foot-by-3-inch 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, ideal for Florida living. The laundry room is 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 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 bath includes a garden tub, separate shower, dual sink vanity, and upgraded mirrors and lighting. On opposite side of the home are the remaining three bedrooms and two full baths. One front bedroom features built-in cabinets, a Murphy bed, ceiling fan, and access to a full bath with a tub/shower combo and linen closet. The two additional bedrooms are in the back left of the home, both with ceiling fans and shared access to a full bath that opens to the lanai, ideal 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 three-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 air-conditioning 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-inch blinds throughout and a pool safety fence. Conveniently in distance to Sand Lake Elementary, Dr. P. Phillips Community Park and 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. Don’t miss the opportunity to own this incredible home in a sought-after neighborhood with top-rated schools.