Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to this beautifully upgraded lakefront home nestled inside a private gated community, offering 2,705 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Perfectly positioned on scenic Lake Ruby, which connects to Lake Bess, this west-facing property delivers breathtaking sunset views that can be enjoyed daily from your own backyard. Inside, the home features a stunning, oversized living room with cathedral ceilings and expansive views of the water-c...Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to this beautifully upgraded lakefront home nestled inside a private gated community, offering 2,705 square feet of thoughtfully designed living space. Perfectly positioned on scenic Lake Ruby, which connects to Lake Bess, this west-facing property delivers breathtaking sunset views that can be enjoyed daily from your own backyard. Inside, the home features a stunning, oversized living room with cathedral ceilings and expansive views of the water-creating a bright, open atmosphere that truly feels like the heart of the home. The home boasts sliding glass doors that fully retract, inviting in cool breezes during the milder months. These sliders have been freshly tinted, along with the bath door, for added privacy and energy efficiency. Step outside to your private oasis where the recently remodeled pool and professionally leveled pavers provide a clean, modern look. The screened-in pool area also features a covered patio-perfect for relaxing or enjoying meals outdoors rain or shine. Additional exterior upgrades include 22 all new windows and screens, a lanai screen roof on the west side upper screens, lanai fans, solar exhaust attic fans, dock lights, dock power, and a boat lift motor with decking at the bow. The entire exterior has been enhanced with fresh flowers, and the north path walkway has been updated alongside the pool lite timer. The lanai also includes a separate 220 volt outlet to accommodate a hot tub.Entertaining is effortless with a convenient pool bathroom, allowing guests to shower or refresh without entering the main home-thanks to the new shower diverter in the master and fully upgraded plumbing, including all faucets (3 bathrooms, kitchen, and garage), toilet innards, and a new guest toilet. A cozy wood burning fireplace adds warmth and charm, while the overall condition of the home reflects true pride of ownership-impeccably maintained and move-in ready. Interior finishes include fresh interior paint, crown molding, electronic door locks on all 3 exterior doors, an electronic garage door lock, in-wall medicine cabinets, kitchen backsplash, pantry can closet, anti-skid tiles & garage floor, regrouted all bath wall tiles, and slider rollers & rebalance. Built-in cabinets in the living room have been removed for a more open feel, and the floor in the TV room has been updated. The home also features new smoke detectors throughout.Electrical upgrades are extensive: new lighting in the halls, bath, and garage, washer & dryer, master closet, dock lights, generator outlet, generator cutoff, additional lanai power, dock power, pool lite timer, and more. The HVAC system has been enhanced with an added garage AC split system, blown insulation, solar exhaust attic fans, and an insulated garage door. The garage offers exceptional versatility with its own AC split unit, insulated garage door, garage door springs, electronic garage door lock, and upgraded LED lighting, making it ideal for a workshop, home gym, or additional functional space. Additional thoughtful touches include all outside hose bibs x4, the main drain 'Roto Rootered, pool fill line. The property features lake-fed irrigation, removed lake grass and lake rocks for a clean, polished waterfront appearance. This home combines luxury, comfort, and functionality in a serene waterfront setting-an exceptional opportunity to enjoy Florida living at its finest. You'll also be able to enjoy the fireworks from LegoLand and Disney is only 30 miles away.