This gorgeous home in the very desirable Independence neighborhood within Horizon West comes with a pleasant pond view and plenty of street parking for guests. You can even see Disney fireworks every night from the front sidewalk! This 5 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with loft and carriage house studio apartment has the perfect flexible floor plan for your family. New carpet throughout and new natural gas water heater in the main house! The decorative tile entryway opens into a spacious living room and dining room before leading past the powder room into an open concept kitchen and family room. Gourmet kitchen includes 42” cabinets, granite counters, butler's pantry, breakfast bar, and stainless appliances. The kitchen overlooks the large breakfast nook and family room with wood floors. The back door opens to a covered patio and fenced yard with tropical landscaping. The 400 square foot carriage house studio apartment sits over the detached garage with a private stairway entrance and includes a kitchen (fridge, range, microwave, sink), private bath, laminate flooring, closet, and stackable washer/dryer, as well as separate AC and natural gas hot water tank. It would make a perfect home office, in-law suite, game room, or guest suite! The very spacious master suite has a large walk-in closet as well as a master bath with a beautiful oversized shower, two separate vanities with sinks, and a garden tub. Bedrooms 2, 3 and 4 share a full bathroom with double sinks. Loft area and laundry room complete the upstairs. This house enjoys a really great location, just down the street from Independence Elementary School and Independence Community Park! Enjoy the family-friendly lifestyle that Independence has to offer, including regular resident-only festivals and events, free-play arcade/game room, two resort style pools, tennis and basketball courts, walking trails, bike paths, community boat ramp just a few blocks away, clubhouse, two fitness centers, and more!! Zoned for some of the top-rated schools in Orange County including Independence Elementary School, Bridgewater Middle School, and the brand-new, state-of-the-art Horizon High School. Conveniently located very close to Disney, as well as other Orlando attractions, stores and restaurants, the newly announced planned Orange County regional park and library, and the 429 which provides easy access to all other Central Florida locations.