**WELCOME HOME** Over 3,000 square feet of beautifully designed living space, a PRIVATE POOL & SPA, and a must see OUTDOOR/SUMMER KITCHEN make this 5-bedroom, 3-bath home in the GATED The Preserve/Villages of Rio Pinar an entertainer's dream! Thoughtful upgrades include an OWNED WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM (2023), UPDATED A/C SYSTEMS (2021/2017), WATER HEATER (2019), ROOF (2018), three NEW DOORS opening to the pool area, and upgraded fixtures and finishes throughout. Inside, high ceilings create a dra...**WELCOME HOME** Over 3,000 square feet of beautifully designed living space, a PRIVATE POOL & SPA, and a must see OUTDOOR/SUMMER KITCHEN make this 5-bedroom, 3-bath home in the GATED The Preserve/Villages of Rio Pinar an entertainer's dream! Thoughtful upgrades include an OWNED WATER SOFTENER SYSTEM (2023), UPDATED A/C SYSTEMS (2021/2017), WATER HEATER (2019), ROOF (2018), three NEW DOORS opening to the pool area, and upgraded fixtures and finishes throughout. Inside, high ceilings create a dramatic first impression, with formal living and dining rooms leading into an expansive kitchen and family room (with two-story ceilings!) overlooked by the second-floor catwalk. The UPDATED KITCHEN offers abundant cabinet and counter space, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, a stylish backsplash, and a breakfast bar for casual dining. Designed with flexibility in mind, the main floor features a spacious PRIMARY SUITE privately situated on its own wing, complete with !! THREE WALK-IN CLOSETS !!, including CUSTOM CLOSET STORAGE, and a dedicated en-suite bath. A second main-floor bedroom with a full bath just outside is ideal for guests or a home office, while three additional bedrooms upstairs provide plenty of room to spread out. Step outside and discover your own backyard retreat! The expansive SCREENED ENCLOSURE features an UPDATED PAVER DECK, SOLAR-HEATED POOL & SPA (owned pool pump new in 2023, solar heat new in 2023!), COVERED LANAI, and a fully equipped SUMMER KITCHEN, creating the perfect setting for weekend gatherings, outdoor dining, or relaxing poolside year-round. A 3-CAR GARAGE adds even more convenience and storage. Zoned for A RATED Deerwood Elemenaty! Residents of The Preserve enjoy gated access and established community amenities, including a community pool, playground, tennis courts, walking trails, and scenic water views. Ideally located in East Orlando with easy access to SR 417 and SR 408, you are just minutes from shopping, dining, and entertainment in Waterford Lakes, Lee Vista, Lake Nona, and Downtown Orlando. With generous living spaces, a versatile floor plan, and exceptional indoor-outdoor entertaining, this is a home designed to enjoy every day. Call today to schedule a tour!