222 Stanley Ave, Lakeland, FL 33809

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. "HIGHLY MOTIVATED SELLER"! Opportunity knocks with this 4 bedroom, 2 bath 1703 sq. ft. with 2378 sq.ft. under roof home offers an established, quiet, family-oriented, and scenic neighborhood. A large freshwater lake named Lake Gibson is just a few streets away and offers a public dock for boating, fishing, kayaking, and paddleboarding. The home is located near parks, sports fields, and playgrounds. A highly rated school district is also zoned for this home. With easy access to I-4, this home's location allows for a 30 minute commute to Orlando and Tampa, along with a wide variety of nearby shopping, dining, and entertainment options. While the bathrooms, kitchen, and flooring need updating, the home is in livable condition. Current family has dogs and cats that live there, please be advised. It is well-suited for a large extended family looking for a spacious property they can move into immediately and renovate over time. There's ample opportunity to reimagine the space, potentially transforming it into a six-bedroom home with updates and your own personal touch. Inside, the home features an open living and dining room combination, with a well balanced layout that includes four total bedrooms and two full bathrooms that are split two on one side and two on the other side of the front of the house. The kitchen has an island and in the dining area is an original duck wall portrait that adds charm and character and uniqueness that has been in the home for decades. Through sliding glass doors is a sun filled Florida room filled with picturesque windows onlooking the scenic backyard. In addition, the home has two additional bonus rooms with crown molding that feature a private entry and a screened-in lanai. The utility room is conveniently located between these rooms. Another standout feature of this property is dual double wide sized driveways, one which extends all the way to the back of the property line. The oversized backyard is fully enclosed by a privacy fence and features a stunning oak tree that provides ample shade, making it perfect for gatherings and celebrations. A beautiful arch is located in the middle of paved sidewalks that extend throughout the backyard in between multiple flower beds. The large second driveway that extends from the front of the property to the back, has a junction box where an RV hookup can be rigged. There is also a massive detached two story storage shed/workshop that is fully wired for electricity and offers future potential for conversion into a guest house, income producing space, or studio. Paired with the home's close proximity to Lake Gibson, this large property offers a truly inviting outdoor lifestyle. This home offers space, flexibility and endless potential, both inside and out. Schedule your private showing today. This gem won't last long!