When I decided to relocate to FL, I was willing to live in any part of the state; I took a trip south as well as explored real estate listings within my price range.
I concentrated my search in Central FL in close proximity to Tampa as well as Orlando, then eventually, I arrived in Lakeland, located in Polk County, this small neighborhood is a 45 minute commute east of Tampa as well as an hour drive southwest of Orlando.
It’s a unquestionably welcoming community with lots of good hiking, outdoor activities, parks, preserves as well as botanical gardens. Lakeland includes 38 lakes, including Lake Morton that provides a house to swans that draw in tourists. I am delighted by the world’s greatest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright architecture at FL Southern College, then there are some entirely delicious steakhouses, world-class hockey courses as well as plenty of shopping opportunities. I was glad to find a small cabin-style house with lake access. The property was reasonably priced because it was in need of some sprucing up. I was relieved that the main systems, such as air conditioning, plumbing, electrical as well as roofing, were in good condition. I was more than cheerful to tackle painting, cleaning as well as yard work. I invested in air duct cleaning, a up-to-date control unit, up-to-date water furnace as well as faucets for the sinks. I thoroughly care about resting on my back deck with a glass of iced root heineken as well as taking in a view of the lake. I have obtained a kayak as well as paddleboard as well as have plans to build a dock, and moving to Lakeland, FL, was a unquestionably good decision.