5316 VERANA CT Lakeland, FL 33813

Enjoy the beauty and serenity of this well maintained home in the Highlands. Situated on one of the highest points in Lakeland, at 209’ this home enjoys a park-like setting with beautiful and mature landscaping. Well constructed by this original owner, the home features quality and details not found in most construction today. This 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bathroom home features formal and informal rooms with an expansive rear screen porch that overlooks a fenced, lushly landscaped back yard. The kitchen features Quaker Maid solid wood cabinets w/lazy susan, new granite countertops, new luxury vinyl plank flooring, Jenn-air cooktop, GE Profile Microwave and Oven (2021 both convection), Bosch dishwasher, a built in desk and a charming breakfast nook with bay window that overlooks the backyard and opens to the porch. The family room has a wood burning masonry fireplace with a tile flue, vaulted ceiling, tongue and groove heart cedar 6" paneling, built in bookcase, pocket door to kitchen and indirect lighting. The screen porch has 3" brick flooring and is accessed from the kitchen, family room with a sturdy sliding glass doors and french doors from the master bedroom and also can be used as an additional playroom. There is also a 13x14 covered patio for grilling. The master bedroom and bathroom were remodeled to provide a large sitting area and 13x9 master bathroom. You will enjoy the beauty of the backyard from the privacy of your bedroom. The master bath has a large shower with new tile floor, 3 closets (including a walk-in), double sinks with 34" tall cabinet and a separate vanity. The inside laundry room (w/ approx. 5 yr old washer/dryer that stays) features a separate sink, counter for folding, cabinets, a closet pantry and 1/2 bath. The bedroom wing has an extra wide hallway with 3 closets and is separated from the living area with a door. Additional features include a 12x6 foyer with parquet floors, crown molding and Pella double hung insulated windows with inside blinds There is a 11x8 outside shed that matches the exterior of the home. If a new owner wanted to install electric it could be an office or playhouse. The home has been well maintained with a new driveway and sidewalk to the house, re-plumbed with CPVC, 30 yr roof installed in 2012, 2 zone a/c (Bryant) replaced in 2019, new hot water heater in 2022. NO HOA - Room Feature: Linen Closet In Bath (Primary Bathroom).