LAKEFRONT LIVING: At this Morningside lakefront home, the living space doesn’t stop at the back door-it continues through a 36-foot covered lanai, screened pool, and open patio to the water’s edge of Stewart Lake. Set on a generous .45-acre lot in Morningside Estates, this single-story 3-bedroom, 3-bath home offers 2,042 square feet of thoughtfully arranged living space, with mature trees, tropical landscaping, a tile roof, a circular driveway, and a side-entry two-car garage, creating an inviting first impression. Inside, the custom glass-paneled front door and textured sidelights introduce a home with personality rather than pretense. Wood grain tile and ceramic tile flooring define the main living areas, while plantation shutters, updated lighting, and a soft neutral palette keep the interiors relaxed and polished. The central living room steps down from the foyer and opens directly to the lanai through wide sliding glass doors. A separate family/bonus room, tucked behind French doors, offers a second gathering space with its own direct connection to the lanai through wide sliding glass doors. New A/C 2024 and new Hot Water Heater 2025. The kitchen is a standout for anyone who actually likes to cook: abundant solid-wood cabinetry, expansive stone counter space, a subway-tile backsplash, dual ovens, stainless-steel appliances, a wine refrigerator, dedicated wine storage, and a raised breakfast bar that keeps conversation flowing between the kitchen and dining area. The primary suite is unusually spacious, with a carpeted raised sleeping area, room for a sitting or dressing area, plantation shutters, a walk-in closet, and an ensuite bath with stone counters, sleek cabinetry, and a glass-enclosed shower with a built-in bench and handheld showerhead. Two additional bedrooms feature carpeting, ceiling fans, and plantation shutters, with Bath 2 nearby, featuring a stone-topped vanity, makeup area, tub/shower combination, and built-in storage. Storage is a recurring theme here, from the long hallway with multiple closets and built-in drawers to the garage, where an expansive wall of cabinetry, a separate full bath, a laundry area, and a utility sink add real everyday function. Then there is the backyard-the part of the home that changes the rhythm of the day. A beamed covered lanai with statement lighting and a built-in brick grill opens to the screened pool (new pool cleaner 2026; newer pool pump 2024) and paver deck, while a large open patio creates a second outdoor living area. Beyond it, a broad lawn slopes gently toward the seawall and wide views across Stewart Lake. Enjoy the bonus using the lake water to irrigation your yard. Morning coffee, dinner outside, an afternoon swim or simply sitting still for a while all make sense here. Morningside Recreation Complex is blocks away, with tennis, basketball, fitness, lap swimming and playground facilities, while Clearwater’s beaches, shopping, dining, both area airports and the greater Tampa Bay region are all within easy reach. This is a home with room to gather, room to retreat and a waterfront setting that gives daily life a little more breathing room.