LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION! This well maintained 3 bedroom 2 bath home is located in central Lakeland right next to Handley Park, a beautiful and well maintained neighborhood park. The home has a large living room as well as open dining and family room with French doors leading to a screened in Lanai, perfect for that morning cup of coffee surrounded by the lush landscaped backyard. The kitchen has plenty of cabinets and stainless steel appliances. The laundry room is large with built in cabinets and plenty of storage.  The primary bedroom has a large walk-in closet with a nice size dressing area outside the ensuite bathroom that can also be used as an office. The ensuite bathroom has ample counter space and a walk-in shower. Both the second and third bedrooms are spacious with nice views of the lush backyard. The guest bath located at the end of the hallway has a tub/shower combination. Outside, the home has a nice side by side carport with the added bonus of a workshop with additional storage. The lush landscaping has a sprinkler system and several species of birds call it home. New roof February 2023, new AC November 2023, luxury vinyl plank and new carpeting in bedrooms 2024. This quiet centrally located home is close to beautiful Lake Hollingsworth, Common Grounds Park, trendy Dixieland, as well as Lakeland's historic downtown. Walk or bike to restaurants and shops located along E. Edgewood Drive. You're also steps away from a walking trail that leads to Petersen Park, Cleveland Heights Golf Course and dog park. Lakeside Village Town Center is just a few minutes drive with several shops, restaurants, book store and IMAX movie theater. This home has easy access to 570 Polk Parkway at Lakeland Highlands, and I-4 to Tampa, Orlando/Disney and the Atlantic and Gulf Coast Beaches. Schedule your Showing Today!