2945 Saddle Ridge Ln Lakeland, FL 33810

Set within a private eight-home gated community, this rare 4.65-acre estate pairs a custom-built luxury residence with a 5,000-sq-ft commercial-grade automotive shop, offering unmatched privacy, space, and flexibility. Built by Bunch Custom Builders in 2016, the home features 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, plus a large office with a walk-in closet that can easily function as a fourth bedroom. Inside, you'll find travertine stone and hardwood floors, crown molding throughout, and generous ceiling heights, including a tall foyer and tray ceilings in the great room and primary bedroom. The great room is spacious and welcoming, with room for multiple seating areas, built-in cabinetry, accent lighting, and an electric fireplace. French doors open to the screened porch and courtyard, creating an easy connection to outdoor living. The kitchen was designed for both everyday use and entertaining, with upgraded granite countertops, an oversized island with double sinks, double ovens, custom cabinetry with extensive storage, a built-in microwave, and a walk-in pantry. The oversized laundry room includes granite countertops, a wash tub, and added sound insulation between the laundry and adjacent bedroom. The primary suite offers a comfortable retreat with a large ensuite bathroom featuring a jetted tub, a walk-in shower with multiple shower heads and built-in benches, double sinks, a makeup vanity, and a spacious walk-in closet with built-in shelving. Two additional bedrooms each have their own full bathroom and large walk-in closets. Outdoor spaces are well planned and functional, including a screened porch, iron-fenced courtyard with fountain, pergola with lighting and fan, paver walkways, artificial turf area for pets, fruit trees, and a pond with power access. The property is fully irrigated with multiple sprinkler zones, micro-irrigation for fruit trees, and a private well. A major standout feature of this property is the detached 5,000-square-foot, climate-controlled shop, built in 2014 to commercial-grade standards. Designed for serious use, the shop features 16-foot ceilings, epoxy-coated chemical-resistant floors, dual A/C systems, multiple RV and welder hookups, and extensive electrical and air infrastructure throughout. The star of the shop is a Challenger 10,000-lb asymmetrical two-post vehicle lift with in-floor power, making the shop ideal for automotive work, collections, RVs, and more. Additional features include an integrated air compressor system plumbed throughout, 20x20 mezzanine storage, office space with a dedicated FRP clean room for engine assembly, (3) insulated overhead power roll-up doors, hard-wired internet from the main home, and 14x50 aluminum carport with a concrete pad for storage and cover for water tank, filtration systems and air compressors. Additional improvements include a stone-coated metal roof, dual whole-house generators, dual HVAC systems for the home, advanced insulation, a water softener and filtration system, monitored security systems, and an oversized three-car garage with epoxy flooring and storage plus an additional 12x90 concrete pad on the north side of the shop. Opportunities like this - combining a custom home, acreage, and a fully equipped shop - are rarely available in a gated community.