GORGEOUS 5 BR UPDATED POOL HOME ON A .52 ACRE FENCED PARCEL IN THE SOUGHT-AFTER LAUREL OAK COMMUNITY. This desirable, well-established community rarely has houses come up for sale. Today is your lucky day! This showstopper 3,700 SF home will dazzle you! Arrive home to this private sanctuary nestled onto a lush carpet of grass. The oversized .52 acre corner lot allows for a side-entry 3-car garage with an expansive driveway ensuring abundant parking for all. Around the front is a convenient circular driveway and a striking façade that commands attention. The paved walkway guides you to the covered portico, and the beautiful wood and glass double front doors beckon you inside. Prepare to be wowed as you enter to find a posh, stylish interior with 10-15 ft ceilings, glorious natural light streaming in from large windows (many recently updated), crown molding, rich wood flooring, stunning pool views, and an open, yet thoughtfully creative floor plan. The foyer is flanked by a formal dining room with a double-tray ceiling and a private home office/den (currently used as a bedroom). This front office features detailed millwork, custom-built-ins, and connects directly to the en-suite bath of the primary owner’s suite. Adjacent to the office and dining area is the living room, featuring a huge transom window and a triple slider glass door that opens to the pool and lanai. Through the living room, you'll find the open-concept kitchen, dinette, and family room. Wow, this space is fantastic! The kitchen exudes elegance with an abundance of finely crafted cabinetry, exquisite granite countertops, a custom herringbone backsplash, island with prep sink, built-in desk, upgraded stainless appliances, a stainless farmhouse sink, closet pantry, breakfast bar, and charming pool view dinette with built-in seating. The connecting family room offers a unique, custom-built-in for entertaining, offering stylish storage, an extra refrigerator, a wine fridge, and a bar sink. This space gets even cozier with a beautiful wood-burning fireplace. The extremely private primary suite is a luxurious retreat with abundant room for oversized furniture or a sitting area. Two custom walk-in closets hold all your treasures, and the spa-worthy en-suite features a dual Corian vanity, a custom-built-in for storage and display, a seamless glass shower with a rainfall shower head, and a free-standing deep soaking tub for the ultimate in relaxation. The front hallway features two bedrooms, an updated bathroom, a fully equipped laundry room, and a bonus utility room with built-ins, a utility sink, and space for an additional refrigerator. There’s a guest powder room, and off the family room is a second home office with double doors and access to the full hallway bathroom and bedroom 4. Bedroom 5 enjoys pool access and a private bathroom. Close the pocket door in the family room and create a private retreat in the rear of the house for extended-stay guests or as an in-law suite. The fabulous pool lanai is accessed from multiple rooms and offers a screened enclosure with covered areas for lounging and dining. There’s even a decorative electric fireplace and a summer kitchen with grill, bar, sink, and prep area. Privacy abounds with a fully fenced backyard. Imagine the parties and family fun you will have here. Located just minutes from The Villages, this home combines luxury, functionality, and a prime location for dining, shopping, and entertainment. Welcome home!