Feel welcomed home every time you arrive to this beautifully maintained townhouse located in the much sought after deed restricted community of Lakeside Plantation located in North Port. This hard to find end unit has 1,600 square feet of living space and offers 3-bedrooms 2.5-bathrooms and attached single car garage. Home has a spacious feel with volume ceilings and an open floor plan. Tiled floor entryway and throughout first floor greets you as you enter home and flows into a formal dining room. The kitchen area features breakfast bar, 42" wood cabinets, new solid surface countertops with sink and faucet, reverse osmosis and Aqua Soft water system, full appliance package and overlooks your living room area with sliders out to your lanai. There is also a half bath for your convenience and added pantry closet with stylish barn door. New wood flooring on staircase and continuing to the second floor will you will find a spacious primary suite with a walk-in closet, tray ceiling with crown molding, plus an attached bathroom with updated vanity and a large tiled shower. Split bedroom layout with 2 additional bedrooms - (1 offers a lovely window seat) - plus a guest bathroom and laundry closet. Enjoy a cozy retreat in the 16x8 screened in lanai. From this vantage point you gaze out upon the greenbelt area with a towering shade tree that provides a canopy of shelter, offering respite from the heat of the day. Beyond you can catch glimpses of the sanctuary which is a haven for a variety of bird species that call this place home. Home also features new roof in 2021, water heater in 2019, two zoned A/C 2018, storage room off the lanai, new overhead lighting and ceiling fans. Lakeside Plantation is an active, friendly community with amenities that include a large clubhouse with monthly planned social activities for all ages, large community swimming pool and hot tub, tennis courts, billiard room, fitness center, library, card room, WI-FI, basketball and pickle ball court, playground, picnic area and so much more. Low HOA fee $160 monthly and CDD fee is included in the property tax bill. Easy access to I-75 and US-41 with short drives to beaches, shopping, restaurants and more. Perfect as a year round or vacation home. ENJOY THE ATTACHED COMPLIMENTAR 3D TOUR!