470 E Hooker StreetBartow, FL 33830Price: $460,000

Nestled among homes on a street lined with majestic oaks, this beautifully updated, 3BR/3BA pool home is in the heart of historic, downtown Bartow. While boasting thousands of dollars in improvements, the charm of this home has been maintained with the original wood flooring, built in cabinets, cedar lined walk-in closets, volume ceilings, crown molding and plantation shutters. As you enter the home from the covered front porch, you will be welcomed by a large (24x16) living room showcasing a wood burning fireplace. The formal dining room is to your left and features built in China cabinets. As you walk throgh the double doors to the right of the living room, you will enter a large, light-filled sunroom. This room could also serve as a family room or bonus room. The kitchen features tile flooring, stainless steel appliances (gas range), wood cabinets, and quartz countertops. Each bedroom has its own private bathroom, and the 3rd bdroom has a separate entrance to the outside and would make a great in-law or guest suite. The washer and dryer aree conveniently located inside and they do convey. To extend your outdoor entertaining, the private backyard is an oasis with a large, covered lanai and an over-sized screen enclosed (15x25) solar heated, saltwater pool with waterfall. Other upgrades and improvements include: Double pane windows, AC-2021, Tankless water heater - 2021, Roof - 2023. There is also a separate, deep well for irrigation that just needs a new pump. Two additional utility sheds also convey.