POOL + POND + PRIVACY + 3-CAR GARAGE + NO CDD! Located on approximately one-third of an acre in the gated Preserve at Lake Thomas, this single-story 4-bedroom, 3-bath home offers 2,388 heated SF, a private screened pool, pond frontage and no direct rear neighbors. A 3-way split floor plan adds exceptional functionality with four true bedrooms plus a separate flex room, den/office and formal dining room-giving you plenty of options without sacrificing a bedroom. Inside, you'll find high ceilings, no carpet, an updated kitchen with stone countertops and an oversized breakfast bar/island, and an open main living area overlooking the pool and pond. The private primary suite features a walk-in closet and updated bath, while a pool-access bath adds convenience for outdoor living. Step outside to the covered lanai and large screened-in volleyball-style pool with shallow areas at both ends and a deeper center-ideal for recreation, entertaining and Florida living (3ft - 6ft - 3ft) This property has approximately 72 feet of pond frontage that creates an open backdrop with added separation from neighboring homes. Additional highlights include an extended paver driveway, 3-car garage, interior laundry, 2023 roof, 2022 HVAC, 2025 fabric hurricane shutters and Flood Zone X. Preserve at Lake Thomas is a smaller, established gated community of approximately 119 homes with mature landscaping, larger homesites, sidewalks, a wooded preserve boardwalk, community dock, fishing and access to approximately 167-acre Lake Thomas-all with NO CDD. Conveniently located off US 41 with access to SR 54, SR 56, I-75 and the Suncoast/Veterans corridor, you're within easy reach of Wesley Chapel, Lutz, New Tampa and Tampa, along with shopping, dining, golf and recreation. If you're looking for the space and privacy of an established neighborhood without giving up accessibility, this property delivers a combination that's increasingly difficult to find.