778 BARBER CIRCLE

Under contract-accepting backup offers. This serene and beautifully updated 2-bedroom, 2-bath home is move-in ready and ideally located in the sought-after Imperial Southgate community. Fully renovated in 2021, the home boasts stainless steel appliances, shaker-style cabinets, quartz countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, luxury vinyl flooring, and fresh interior and exterior paint. In 2022, upgrades included a stunning new lifetime metal roof in a shaker style, a large water heater, refreshed landscaping, and resurfaced patio/carport. With its impressive curb appeal, the home has also been replumbed.
Conveniently situated across from the heated community pool and clubhouse, this home also benefits from extra nearby parking and features one of the few extended driveways/carports. Located in Section 1, this home offers a larger yard and more space between houses, with extra privacy surrounding the front, side, and back yards. Section 1 is near the 55+ area but does not have age restrictions for ownership.
The HOA makes life easy by including cable, broadband internet, lawn care with in-ground sprinklers, water, sewer, trash pickup, clubhouse access, a library, a heated community pool, and shuffleboard courts. The spacious living room is filled with natural light from oversized windows, offering both day and night views. The dining/flex space opens to the patio through sliding glass doors. The primary bedroom has a walk-in closet and ensuite bathroom with a large walk-in shower. The second bedroom is sizeable and offers ample closet space, an adjacent second bathroom with a tub/shower combo, and a private laundry area with extra storage.
Imperial Southgate is a peaceful community near shopping, dining, medical facilities, and entertainment. You can walk to the Kelly Recreation Complex, which offers a gym, an oversized lap and recreation pool, and tennis and pickleball courts. Many shops and restaurants are just a short walk or bike ride away. Lake Hollingsworth, Common Ground Park, golf courses, and Lakeside Village are within minutes.  A short drive to historic downtown Lakeland, Lake Mirror, and Lake Morton offer even more dining and entertainment options.
You can also enjoy watching Fun & Sun flights and hot-air balloons from your yard or patio. Easy access to the Polk Parkway makes you perfectly positioned between Orlando and Tampa, with quick routes to Atlantic and Gulf Coast beaches. Don’t miss out on this charming home; schedule your private showing today!