Within the gated community of Crescent Woods awaits this elegant 5 bedroom and 3 bath home boasting a saltwater pool and 3,267 square foot living area. A large paver driveway enters into a three car epoxy-floored garage. A charming paver walkway leads you to the double entry doors, where you'll be greeted by an arched entry flanked by matching windows that give a grand first impression. Within are the foyer and great room with 12 foot ceilings and adjoining formal dining area. The floor is decorated by beautiful tiling that stretches into the living room ahead. Natural light is a theme of the home, beginning with a frameless corner window and patio door providing easy access to the pool deck. The adjoining dining room sports luxury wood vinyl flooring and a pyrite bronze mirrored chandelier that hangs from the high ceiling. To the left of the foyer are the office/bedroom and the primary bedroom. Light fills the office through its plantation-shuttered arched window, highlighting dark luxury vinyl wood that adorns the floors. The primary bedroom is a large space with a tray ceiling that further heightens the room. To the right, a pair of french doors lead to the pool patio. Branching to the left is the primary bathroom, extravagantly equipped with a garden tub and spacious walk-in shower. Further into the home you'll find the living room and adjoining kitchen. Light cabinetry rims the wall of this immense kitchen, framing a wine-fridge and stainless steel appliances. Stone countertops provide preparation area both along the room's edge, and upon an island that hems in the kitchen and serves as additional bar seating for the living room. The central living room is opened up by a double-inset tray ceiling and french patio doors to the left. Tall windows stand to either side of the doors, and together they provide a wide view of the pool deck. The opposite wall is wonderfully accented with a wooden chevron pattern that spans between two doorways to the home's other spaces. To the left, an in-law suite complete with guest bathroom, bedroom, and windowed door to the patio. With a sliding door at the entry to the living room this suite can become a private living quarters with pool access. Through the doorway to the right of the living room, you'll first find stairs leading to the home's second level. Ahead, a short hall splits to the second guest bathroom and two guest bedrooms, each with a ceiling fan and closet. Up the stairs is a wide open space with carpeted floors and a wide window overlooking the yard and pool. Its impressive size makes it perfectly suited to any intent as a flex room. A raised basking area stands to the edge of the home's uniquely shaped saltwater pool, equipped with a gas heater. Combined with lush landscaping, this property is a private oasis within the enormous, privacy fenced back yard. Tucked away just south of 540A, this dwelling ensures the privacy of a gated community with ease of access to all that Lakeland has to provide. Conveniently located near several south Lakeland schools, dining, grocery and much more. This home has been meticulously maintained, and is move-in ready and on standby for a closing date convenient to meet your moving needs.