Under contract-accepting backup offers. Luxury, location and lifestyle converge at 968 Ashton Oaks Circle. This custom Rutenberg-built estate in a private gated Lakeland community offers over 4,300 square feet with six bedrooms, five full baths, a dedicated office and hardwood flooring throughout, ideal for remote professionals or multigenerational living. Enter through a grand two-story foyer with soaring 11-foot-4-inch ceilings on the main level and 10-foot ceilings upstairs. Natural light fills the home through oversized windows and two sets of pocketing sliding glass doors. Formal living and dining rooms feature double crown molding, while tray ceilings elevate the design in the family room and primary suite. The first-floor primary retreat includes a bay-window sitting area, lanai access, two walk-in closets and a spa-like bath with custom cabinetry, garden tub, large shower and makeup vanity. A separate in-law suite with en-suite bath and dual closets offers privacy for guests or extended family. The gourmet kitchen is a showstopper, featuring double-stacked cabinetry, custom wood hood, large center island, peninsula with bar seating, a walk-in pantry and a charming morning room. The adjacent family room seamlessly opens to a covered lanai, creating ideal indoor-outdoor flow. Go outside to your private oasis with a Pebble Tec pool, sun shelf, paver patio, outdoor TV, oversized ceiling fan, full pool bath and pre-plumbing for a future summer kitchen, ideal for entertaining. The oversized three-car, side-entry garage includes epoxy flooring, storage space and rough-in plumbing, ideal for car enthusiasts or hobbyists. Notable updates include 2024 air conditioning, 2023 water heater, reverse osmosis system, water softener and updated lighting throughout. Just 10 minutes to Lake Hollingsworth and downtown Lakeland, and 45 minutes to both Tampa and Orlando. Convenient to Interstate 4, top hospitals such as Lakeland Regional Health and Orlando Health, golf, shopping, dining and entertainment. Zoned for A-rated schools with a low HOA, this home delivers timeless design, modern function and an exceptional location. Don't miss this rare opportunity in one of Lakeland's prestigious communities.