5265 RIVERLAKE DR Bartow, FL 33830

BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED CUSTOM HOME IN RIVERLAKE – Timeless quality & design embody this immaculately cared for home, custom built by award winning Hickman Homes. Imagine enjoying a quiet morning with the sunrise from the front porch of this impressive 3 bedroom, 3 bath home. Featuring a bright & open layout, beginning with the formal living room where you can enjoy a cozy gas fireplace. Warm wood floors flow throughout, from front foyer, into the private office & family room with custom built-in wall cabinet. Spacious & well thought out kitchen is fully equipped w/raised panel wood cabinetry, accent lighting, gorgeous Cambria quartz counter tops, center island, closet pantry, breakfast bar & large dining area…ideal for gathering & entertaining! Popular triple split plan design offers private & expansive master bedroom w/bay window seating area, large walk-in closet, tray ceiling w/accent lighting, & luxurious en suite bath, boasting double sinks, wood cabinetry, quartz counter tops, garden tub, large shower & TV nook. Second bedroom is in close proximity to second full bath, & features large walk-in closet, surround sound wiring & connecting room that would be perfect for an in-law suite, play room or could be easily converted to a fourth bedroom w/closet addition…the possibilities are endless! Third bedroom is close to the third full bath & all rooms offer ceiling fans. Second Floor Theater Room is equipped with projector, drop down screen & streaming ready w/5 electric theater recliners & in a stadium seating layout, and offers the flexibility of filling the room with sunlight from large window when the theater is not is use. Storage is not problem here, w/linen closets, inside laundry, spacious side entry 3 car garage w/painted flooring & automatic garage door openers. Summertime fun awaits you, with a very spacious back lanai, fully screened w/paver-lined patio, surround sound speakers, relaxing pond w/waterfall feature, doggie door to large fenced area & backyard oasis w/open patio & fire pit w/built-in seating, & grilling area. Special highlights include, enormous over-sized attic with floored storage space & access from the master bedroom, exterior outlets on eaves for year-round exterior lighting, new screen on lanai, new downstairs A/C in 2019, 1 inch foam insulation in exterior walls, fi-foil radiant barrier in attic & energy efficient windows. This home is well situated on over ½ acre home site, and in close proximity to the community boardwalk/dock. Riverlake is a gated community located on the shores of Lake Hancock, and offers 2 tennis courts, community clubhouse where you can host special events, and near shopping, Fort Frazier’s trail, restaurants and Polk Parkway for easy commute. Don’t wait…this fabulous home will go quickly!