7256 ROYAL OAK DRIVE,SPRING HILL,Hernando,Residential

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Beautiful, unique custom-built pool home in the desirable Lake in The Woods community in Spring Hill, Florida. Situated on a large corner lot, this home has been strategically placed and designed to maximize privacy and quiet enjoyment with a well thought-out flow of the interior for functionality, entertaining, and everyday living. The ambience of this home is open and spacious because of its high, cathedral ceilings and natural light that is streaming in through the many sliding doors, windows, as well as a skylight in the living area. Entering the home through the double doors, you will be greeted by the view to the pool and lanai from the living and dining areas. A built-in wet bar with wine cooler makes for easy entertaining. The huge, updated kitchen is a Chef’s delight with lots of Cherry wood cabinets, large walk-in pantry, and beautiful backsplash, upgraded stainless-steel appliances, decorator lights, and a large kitchen island with breakfast bar. Sliding windows offer a view of the pool area and double as pass-through to the summer kitchen just outside. The family room extends just off the kitchen with sliding glass doors leading to the pool. The family room’s focal point is the inviting wood burning fire place, a perfect spot for cozying up on cold winter evenings. Built-in book shelves provide ample room for your favorite reading material or decorative touches. Enter the primary bedroom suite located to the left of the living area. You will love the oversized walk-in closet, pool access, and private bath with granite counters, double under counter sinks, and walk-in shower. There are two guest bedrooms located on the opposite side of the home sharing the second bath also with granite counters, under counter sinks, as well as a convenient walk-in bath tub and handheld shower! All bedrooms, living and dining rooms have newer vinyl plank flooring; kitchen and family room feature beautiful oversized tile flooring. The large covered lanai and fully screened-in pool area is accessible from most rooms in the home. Sparkling, heated pool has therapeutic massage jets, and there is lots of space for lounging and entertaining. For pool equipment, there is a convenient storage room by the pool area that also includes an outdoor shower with its own water heater. The inside laundry room comes complete with washer/dryer, cabinets for storage, broom closet, and a laundry sink. Exterior updates include roof (2018), HVAC (2016). The home is surrounded by gorgeous trees and mature landscaping providing a natural aesthetic and shielding the home from the hot summer sun. Plant beds are surrounded by concrete curbing for easy maintenance. The circular driveway provides easy access to the home and garage from two entry points. Enjoy the many amenities the Lake in the Woods community provides: gated community with security guard, recreational areas including fishing lake, playground, RV/trailer storage, dog park, and more. Lake in the Woods is centrally located with convenient access to shopping, dining, medical services, and hospitals, as well as major roadways incl. Suncoast Parkway for easy commute to Tampa and international airport. Nearby, enjoy local attractions including Weeki Wachee State Park with its world-famous Mermaids, Pine Island beach area, fishing piers, numerous boat ramps and kayak launches or take a short drive to Homosassa Springs State Park or visit Brooksville for many other activities and festivals throughout the year.