Price Improvement!! Don't miss your opportunity to own this wonderful well appointed and well priced townhome in the gated, maintenance free community of Lakeside Preserve in desirable Carrollwood. Sitting on a private conservation lot in a small quaint community that is super close to amenities. You will be delightfully impressed the moment you step inside this home filled with abundant natural light with real hardwood flooring that flows throughout the first level with carpet in the office/den & upstairs. The spacious office/den with double french doors is located at the front of the home, currently set up as an office while providing many flexible options (den, play room, workout room...you decide). Continue farther to the spacious great room with soaring ceilings & views to the lush conservation at the back of the home. The covered patio with brick flooring is accessed via sliders from the great room. The dining space in between the great room & kitchen features bay windows & coffered ceiling with crown molding. The delightful kitchen features quality wood cabinets, granite tops, SS appliances, closet pantry and a window over the sink with views to lush green foliage. Off the kitchen is a half bath & laundry room with newer washer & dryer (2022). Head upstairs to the primary suite that is privately located at the back of the home with beautiful conservation views, large walk in closet & luxury bath with dual vanities, soaking tub & walk in shower. At the opposite end of the second floor are two generously sized secondary bedrooms, both with walk in closets sharing a Jack-n-Jill full bath. The two car garage with freshly painted flooring and walls is good sized & has a built in utility sink. Notice the long driveway that will accommodate two vehicles for guests with additional guest parking conveniently spread throughout the community. Fresh Interior Paint (2025), Refrigerator (2025) Microwave (2024) Roof replaced by HOA (2020), HVAC's (2018). The HOA fees include exterior maintenance (roof & painting), lawn maintenance, common area maintenance, use of the wonderful amenities, sewer & water and gated entrance. This home is located just steps from the amenities, which have all been completely redone and consists of a pool with new pavers, new dock overlooking beautiful Lake Ellen, restrooms, cabana with new roof and fireplace, grill and a sitting area with tables and chairs overlooking the lake. Start the New Year knowing that you have made a great investment in a beautiful home situated in a beautiful well maintained community!!