Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to 9317 Mandrake Court in the gated community of Live Oak Preserve, where privacy, lifestyle, and everyday function come together beautifully. Set on a peaceful conservation homesite, this spacious home offers the flexibility today's buyers are searching for, including a layout well-suited for multigenerational living, generous living areas, and a 3-car garage. Premium roof with transferrable warranty installed in 2025, new Central Air system in 2024. The first floor bed and full bath offer flex space to host in-laws and/or guests. Step outside to your own private retreat with a heated saltwater pool and spa, perfectly positioned within a private, screened lanai to take in the serene natural backdrop. This is Florida living designed for both quiet relaxation and easy entertaining. Recent improvements include, but are not limited to, full exterior repainting, a pool panel upgrade with remote access, new carpet, a new roof, and a new HVAC system-adding even more value and peace of mind. Beyond the home itself, Live Oak Preserve is known for its private gated entry, creating a strong sense of arrival along with added privacy and peace of mind. The community spans approximately 1,300 acres and features a multi-million-dollar clubhouse, resort-style pool, fitness center, playground, and multiple tennis courts, along with miles of sidewalks for walking, jogging, and biking. For tennis enthusiasts and buyers who appreciate an active outdoor lifestyle, this community delivers. And for golf lovers, the New Tampa location places you conveniently near area golf options and still enjoying the benefits of putting greens and golf driving nets within the beautifully planned gated neighborhood. Live Oak Preserve also enjoys proximity to Turner/Bartels K-8, which earned an A on Florida's 2024-25 school grades, and to Wharton High School, making the location especially appealing for buyers prioritizing school access. No flood insurance required. With its rare combination of heated saltwater pool living, conservation privacy, gated security, tennis-centered amenities, strong school access, and sought-after New Tampa convenience, this home offers a lifestyle that is increasingly hard to find.