Set along the water with peaceful views woven into everyday living, this beautifully maintained home offers an inviting blend of comfort, space, and relaxed waterfront living. An open, thoughtfully designed layout creates an effortless flow for daily life and entertaining, while abundant natural light, warm finishes, and colorful landscaping add to the home's welcoming feel. The main living areas are enhanced by quality vinyl plank flooring, quartz countertops, Pottery Barn light fixtures, and a spacious kitchen with white cabinetry, stainless appliances, a large island with seating, and direct sightlines to the dining and living spaces. A Sonos whole-house audio system adds integrated sound throughout the home, while concealed living-room TV wiring keeps the installation clean and streamlined. Additional upgrades include higher ceilings, a tray ceiling in the primary bedroom, upgraded window treatments, whole-house water filtration, irrigation, and HVAC air-quality enhancements with a UV/blacklight component. The primary suite offers a relaxing retreat with peaceful water views, dual vanities, a soaking tub, walk-in closet, and an upgraded walk-in shower with dual shower heads/spouts, including a rain shower. Upstairs, a generous bonus/loft area provides flexible space for a media room, home office, playroom, or additional lounge. Outdoor living is equally inviting, with a screened lanai overlooking the water, a fenced backyard, and upgraded electrical capacity designed to support the higher-output requirements of a large hot tub or spa. The setting is ideal for enjoying morning coffee, evening sunsets, and the quiet rhythm of waterfront living. Located within gated Hickory Hammock at Johns Lake, the community is surrounded by Johns Lake, Lake Burnett, and Lake Claire. Johns Lake spans approximately 2,500 acres and is known for bass fishing and water recreation. Community amenities include a resort-style pool with beach entry, clubhouse, fitness center, tennis courts, sand volleyball/multipurpose court, playgrounds, kids' soccer area, public fishing pier, dog park, and nature trails through wooded areas and native Florida vegetation. With water views from multiple living spaces, thoughtful interior upgrades, flexible living areas, a screened lanai, fenced backyard, and a wide range of community amenities, this home offers a polished and comfortable waterfront lifestyle in a setting designed for both everyday living and leisure.