3 % Buyers Agent commission offered on acceptable offer! Welcome to the exclusive neighborhood of Balmoral, an established GATED community located off Southwest 8th Avenue and east of Parker Road. Situated on a quiet cul de sac on one acre+; this custom POOL home offers a park-like setting and luxury living without trading the convenience of living only minutes to Publix, shopping, dining, Tioga Town Center, NFRMC and easy access to UF, UF Health and VA Medical Center. This turn-key ready home is an entertainer's dream offering one of the best floor plans on the market featuring 4 bedrooms plus a Study, 3 full bathrooms and a fabulous three-way split floor plan. All bedrooms and study are located on the first floor of the home. The upstairs bonus great room (~450 sf) is located above the spacious three -car garage and serves as the perfect media room, play room or private suite overlooking the inviting circular driveway. New iron Juliet balcony maximizes the view and upstairs natural light. New whole house water softener. Elegance meets functionality when you enter the home with beautiful tall ceilings, hand-scraped quality wood flooring, an abundance of windows and a stately gas fireplace with beautiful custom wood mantle as the focus of the large living area. This home is perfect for entertaining with a blend of open concept living while offering a traditional formal living room and traditional office/study both with custom shutters. The kitchen features updated stainless steel appliances, gas range, granite counters & island which opens to the breakfast nook, and built-in dry bar. Stunning resort-style views of the pool from the living area and kitchen. The three way split floor offers the optimal privacy with master bedroom on one side of home and one bedroom & full bathroom at the front of the home and two bedrooms plus full bathroom opens to the pool lanai. All bedrooms area spacious and offer an oasis of privacy in and of themselves so perfect floor plan for multi-generational living or guests. The outdoor space is as amazing as the interior with no direct views of neighboring properties and a blend of open space and forested perimeter. The screened pool lanai features a travertine paver patio, 9.5 ft deep pool w/waterfall feature, outdoor shower, cabana and still plenty of room for sunbathing and dining. You will love cool evenings around the fire pit! Upgrades include: NEW Roof 2021, HVAC 2018, water filtration system in kitchen with reverse osmosis and water softener system. Home has a wired alarm system and CO alarm. Pool has a new salt cell. Low HOA covers beautiful gate, roads and landscaping. Zoned for A-rated schools and minutes to private schools.