LAKE FRONT, NO HOA! This astonishing 2003 home sits on 1.69 acres on beautiful Lake Whistler in Auburndale, Florida. This home is approximately halfway between Tampa and Orlando – you can be to either airport in less than an hour. At only 10 minutes from Interstate 4 this location makes it easy to get anywhere – Disney World (33 minutes), SeaWorld (39 minutes), Universal Studios (44 minutes), Busch Gardens (50 minutes), Gulf Coast Beaches (just over an hour), Atlantic Coast Beaches (under two hours), Miami (3-1/2 hours) and Valdosta, GA (3-1/2 hours).As you enter the front double entry doors, you will find an expansive family room featuring custom built-in entertainment center, a wood-burning fireplace, and large moving glass wall which provides the perfect lake view and completely opens to join the interior and exterior living areas. Off of the family room is a large open kitchen with ample counter and elevated bar space, walk-in pantry, and large island with a cooktop and double oven. Additionally, in the kitchen is a large, detached desk area. You can enjoy your morning coffee while seated in the breakfast nook which overlooks the 76-acre, private lake. Do you love those large family gatherings and holiday dinners? Then, this home's dining room offers ample space for entertaining your family and friends, with room to spare. In addition to the family room, kitchen, dining room, and breakfast nook, the first floor living area is complete with four bedrooms and an office. Additionally, there is a large game room which could serve as a fifth bedroom or a second home office. All the guest bedrooms and the game room are down a single, guest wing, hallway. Also, down that hallway, there are two bathrooms – one full hall bathroom and one full Jack-and-Jill bathroom located between the game room and one of the bedrooms. The entire second floor serves as the home's expansive master suite which is over 400 square feet. The master suite has a large private balcony which overlooks the lake. And, the master bathroom is an open concept featuring a large Jacuzzi tub, a walk-through shower, and double sink vanity. There is a large walk-in attic storage space which is accessed solely from the master suite. In addition to the expansive living areas, this home offers a large indoor laundry room and a nearby half-bath. The half-bath is accessible from both the inside and outside – making it an ease to access and put your towels and swimsuits away from a wonderful day on the lake. On the back of the home, there is a large, covered patio which opens to the huge backyard which is great for entertaining and enjoying the lake views. The 28'x23' drive-thru garage has large garage doors on both the front and back, in addition to the walk-thru door. This garage will house two vehicles with plenty space to spare for tools and toys. ***Extra Features and Updates: extra insulation in the block during building, underground utilities, chimes on windows and doors, Electrolux convection microwave and dishwasher, full yard irrigation, fully fenced with entry gate and two side gates, every room and garage is wired for intercom, wiring on front and rear of residence for security cameras, outdoor shower, exterior paint 2022, 2014 tile flooring throughout the common areas of the bottom floor***