Welcome to the highly desirable Melrose subdivision in Vista Lakes, a private gated community with only 81 large homes. This 5-bedroom 3 1/2 bath is a 3-way split plan pool home nestled on a wooded conservation lot with no rear neighbors! * All living is on the main level except the bonus room * Enter through a gracious covered porch to a tiled foyer overlooking formal living & dining areas with arches, faux stone pillars and hardwood floors * Line-of-sight from the foyer to the covered & screened lanai, pool & conservation area * Primary bedroom and adjoining office are immediately to the right of the foyer (floor plan available) * Spacious (18’ x 12’) primary bedroom with private access to the covered lanai and screened pool * Oversize walk-in closet, Crown molding, arched niche and zoned HVAC! Renovated and luxurious primary bath – impressive step-in shower with 7’+ high seamless glass surround, expansive 11 foot quartz top double vanity with knee space, Merich 5’ jetted soaking tub, private water closet, large walk-in closet with built-in organizers, rods and shelves in addition to a secondary closet for additional storage * Primary bedroom has access to large (14’ x 12) nursery/office with wide plank luxury vinyl flooring and access to the foyer * From the Primary bedroom the tile walkway leads to the renovated kitchen and family room * Renovated and spacious (16 x 13) kitchen is a chef’s delight with cooktop, double oven, rich cherrywood cabinets with staggered upper cabinets, dentil crown molding, massive amounts of exotic granite countertops, 2 sets of double pan drawers, center island and breakfast bar * Kitchen with adjoining breakfast nook has seamless glass bay window for an unobstructed view of the pool with waterfall and the family room with wide plank luxury vinyl flooring, access to the 3rd and 4th bedrooms and renovated guest bath * Completing the 3-way split is a 5th bedroom with remodeled pool planned bath * Off the kitchen is the laundry room, entrance to the 3 car garage and staircase leading to the bonus room * Light & airy and expansive (28×19) bonus room with half-bath and wide plank luxury vinyl flooring feels even larger due to plenty of natural light and vaulted ceiling * Bonus room has both walk-in and step-in closets for additional storage * Covered and screened lanai overlooks a 30’ x 15’ freeform pool with stacked stone cascading waterfall and peaceful conservation view * Double pane windows and recessed lighting throughout * Oversize (27’ x 24) garage for additional storage * Vista Lakes community with resort style living offers amenities including an Olympic-sized heated pool with waterslide, a kiddie splash area, tennis and pickleball courts, community fitness center and club house you can rent for special events, basketball court, dog park, multiple pools, playground, baseball field with batting cages, soccer field, scenic walking trails, parks and a vibrant community calendar of events * Easy walking distance to the Vista Lakes neighborhood Publix, gas station, doctors’ offices, local restaurants, Urgent Care, pharmacy and more * Within minutes of major highways – 417, 408, 528, Orlando International Airport, and less than an hour’s drive to the Atlantic beaches * HOA dues are approximately $271/quarter * Currently zoned for Vista Lakes Elementary, Odyssey Middle, Colonial High School * Old Republic Home Warranty