7368 royal oak drive

The living is easy in this beautiful and unique custom-built pool home in the desirable Lake in The Woods community in Spring Hill, Florida! Cherish the beauty and easy maintenance of Luxury Vinyl Plank flooring throughout the living areas of this meticulously maintained home. Living room has volume ceilings with accent beams and as focal point an inviting wood burning fire place to cozy up to in cold winter evenings. Updated kitchen is a Chef's delight with stainless steel appliances, gas range with double oven, shaker-style wood cabinets and beautiful backsplash plus pantry! For easy entertaining, the eat-in kitchen area and separate dining room have access to a spacious covered lanai with updated summer kitchen. Master suite features large walk-in closet, an additional large wall closet, walk-in shower, updated double vanities with granite counters, and even a separate water heater to quickly provide hot water to the main bath. Two spacious guest bedrooms share a second bath. Additionally, there is a half bath conveniently located off the main hallway. The large covered lanai and pool area is accessible from most rooms in the home plus you can enjoy the serenity of the screened outdoor sitting area just outside the main bedroom. The lanai and pool area offer lots of room for lounging and entertaining around the sparkling saltwater pool with an relaxing background sound coming from the unique water feature. If you enjoy a game of tennis, you may enjoy the sport right in your own backyard as this property comes with its own tennis court! As it is in need of some refinishing, this would be the perfect opportunity to adapt it for pickle ball playing. Exterior updates include roof (2015), HVAC (2021), new roof ridge vent, skylight, and Chimney wrapped. In 2023, windows were replaced with five hurricane windows and six double pane sliders. Other recent updates include kitchen appliances, pool conversion to saltwater, main hot water heater, bathroom door replacement, half bath and laundry room remodel, plus newly created built-in cabinet storage. Current owners have been particular about home maintenance and just (01/2025) had entire exterior pressure washed, gutters cleaned as well as a new pool pump and filter installed. The beautifully landscaped yard has been sodded with Scott's Pro Vista sod, reducing maintenance with its 40% (approx). slower growing pace and weed resistance. Enjoy the many amenities the Lake in the Woods community provides: a private, gated community with security guard, offering recreational areas including fishing lake, playground, RV/trailer storage, dog park, and more. Lake in the Woods is centrally located with convenient access to shopping, dining, medical services, and hospitals, as well as major roadways including Suncoast Parkway for easy commute to Tampa and international airport. Nearby, enjoy the local attractions including Weeki Wachee State Park with its world-famous Mermaids, Pine Island beach area, fishing piers, numerous boat ramps and kayak launch areas or take a short drive to Homosassa Springs State Park or visit Brooksville for many other activities and festivals throughout the year.