Welcome to 289 Garden Street in Lake Helen. Situated on a 0.40 acre lot, this 3BR/2.5BA home offers nearly 2,400 square feet of living space, over 3,300 square feet under roof, a two car garage under air, and an in ground heated pool. Located just outside the historic district with no HOA, the property provides a quiet residential setting with convenient access to DeLand and Interstate 4. This Mediterranean inspired concrete block home features a metal roof, circular driveway, and a secondary side entry drive to the garage with additional parking space for a boat or RV. A large front veranda overlooks mature landscaping and creates a welcoming entrance. Inside, the home features tile and hardwood flooring throughout, along with a functional layout that includes a foyer, half bath, office or den with custom built ins, family room with propane fireplace, dining room, spacious kitchen, and laundry room with second floor laundry chute. French doors open to a covered lanai and a fully fenced backyard with an expansive pool deck and rock waterfall feature. The second floor includes three bedrooms, highlighted by a spacious primary suite with dual ensuite baths, soaking tub, separate shower, and walk in closet. An additional full bath serves the secondary bedrooms. Recent improvements include updated landscaping and sprinkler system, pool heater, and fencing, built in home office, garage floor coating, and a split HVAC system in the garage. This property offers a balance of indoor functionality, outdoor living, and long term durability in one of Central Floridas historic established residential communities.