5701 LAKESIDE DRIVE

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to your dream LAKEFRONT home on almost an ACRE (.98) with over 100+ FEET OF SHORELINE on beautiful Lake Barbara, part of a scenic chain of lakes, including Lake Ellen + Lake Helen. A RARE find, enjoy BREATHTAKING VIEWS located in the highly coveted STEINBRENNER school district. Whether you enjoy FISHING, BOATING, KAYAKING, or JET SKIING, this property offers DIRECT WATER ACCESS with your very own concrete BOAT RAMP and a recently added composite BOAT DOCK with electricity (2020). This METICULOUSLY MAINTAINED home features an OPEN CONCEPT FLOOR PLAN and tasteful upgrades throughout, including soft-close antique cabinetry in the kitchen and bathrooms, a WATER SOFTENER (2017), a newer HOT WATER HEATER (2022), an newer IRRIGATION system (2019), newer WINDOWS (2019), a newer garage door (2022), GUTTERS + a FRENCH DRAIN (2023), + an expansive SCREENED IN BACK PORCH ENCLOSURE (2018/2019). Step outside to a FENCED IN BACKYARD with NEWER SOD + LANDSCAPING, that feels like a peaceful retreat. There's plenty of room to relax + entertain! The property includes a 12x24 WORKSHOP equipped with ELECTRICAL and BUILT IN SHELVING. Also on the property is a STORAGE SHED, also with electric. An ELECTRONIC DRIVE-THROUGH GATE connects the front and back yards, allowing pets or recreational vehicles to roam freely. This home is PERFECTLY positioned in a QUIET, SERENE neighborhood, yet it's just minutes from everything you need, including the Veterans Expressway (10 minutes), Dale Mabry Boulevard (5 min), St. Joseph's North Hospital, shopping, restaurants, and more! There’s NO HOA, NO CDD, and the property is NOT in a flood zone. Enjoy the peace, privacy, and beauty of true lakefront living—without sacrificing accessibility!