1631 LAKEWOOD DRIVE S A place you can call home for years to come! This charming South Lakeland POOL home offers space, the freedom of NO HOA and a wonderful location. A crisp painted brick exterior with nice landscaping offers a welcoming first impression. Upon entering the home, you will make note of the tasteful recent updates throughout, including stylish fixtures, attractive wood-look luxury vinyl flooring, and a gorgeous, remodeled kitchen. A large dining room provides a perfect space for formal meals, while the kitchen island offers additional seating for easy entertaining and casual daily living. The dream kitchen includes beautiful cabinetry with lighting to highlight the tiled backsplash, stainless steel appliances, a closet pantry, and a view of the pool from your kitchen sink. Vaulted ceilings, wooded beams and a brick, wood-burning fireplace are create a warm and inviting atmosphere in the family room. French doors lead out to the pool with screen enclosure and separate spa. Situated on a .49 acre fully fenced lot with a playset, here you have plenty of room for outdoor play and recreation. Downstairs, there are two attached rooms that can serve as bedrooms (one does not have a closet, but one can be added), or flexible spaces to suit your needs for an office, play area, hobby room, or more! Upstairs there is a spacious primary suite with a huge bedroom, walk-in closet, and en-suite bathroom with a shower, water closet and dual sinks. Two additional bedrooms are located upstairs, one of which is particularly large with an extended walk-in closet. There’s also an updated hallway guest bathroom for convenience. Ample storage is offered throughout, with great closets, an interior laundry room, and an air conditioned workshop/closet attached to the 2-car garage. With excellent nearby schools and convenient access to the Polk Parkway, this home has a sought-after location, paired with a flexible floor plan with room to grow, making it a sound long-term investment.