5216 Sydney Road

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Virtually Staged. Welcome to PICCIOLA ISLAND — an ALL-AGES community with a LOW OPTIONAL HOA and ACCESS TO THE COMMUNITY BOAT RAMP ON LAKE GRIFFIN, part of the HARRIS CHAIN OF LAKES. This solid mid-century style CONCRETE BLOCK 3BR/2BA home with OFFICE sits on a 0.41 ACRE LOT and brings BIG UPDATES including a 2023 ROOF, 2022 HVAC, and 2025 SEPTIC DRAINFIELD.
Offering 1,738 SQ FT, the layout features a spacious 26x14 LIVING ROOM with WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE, solar tubes, brick accents, and double doors to the FRONT COURTYARD/ZEN GARDEN. The OFFICE/DEN includes abundant NATURAL LIGHT from three windows.
The UPDATED KITCHEN showcases CORION COUNTERTOPS, STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, pull-outs, pantry nook, built-in COFFEE BAR/BUFFET, display cabinets, and an arched pass-through to the FAMILY ROOM. The FAMILY ROOM opens to the backyard and the private primary suite with FRENCH DOORS. The en-suite includes a SOLAR TUBE, CORION vanity, LINEN CLOSET, and a STEP-IN TILED SHOWER WITH GLASS DOOR. Additional highlights include a 19x12 FLORIDA ROOM, Laundry/Utility Room with Washer & Dryer, an ENCLOSED 2-CAR CARPORT turned GARAGE (no auto doors), EXPANDED DRIVEWAY, backyard pergola, mature landscaping, and PUBLIC WATER with SEPTIC. Bedrooms are generously sized with built-ins, and the guest bath features a JACUZZI TUB.
This quiet island community offers optional social events and the perfect blend of SPACE, UPDATES, CHARACTER, and LAKE ACCESS. Conveniently located in Fruitland Park near Leesburg and The Villages, FL, with easy access to shopping, dining, healthcare, and entertainment. Don’t miss this unique home with SO MUCH CHARACTER — and be sure to watch the attached video and drone footage!