Spectacular Lakewood townhome in gated community. Picturesque water canals, fountains, trees, and resident ducks. Private waterfront patio. Attached garage. Located just one block from Cypress. Lakewood Shores is a unique lifestyle community that is perfect for first-time buyers, downsizing families, or long-term investors. Welcome home to this spacious 2 bedroom/1.5 bath unit that is situated directly on the canal. Located on the entry level are the kitchen, dining room, family room, half bath, and direct-access garage. The bright and functional kitchen flows nicely with the roomy dining space that features large windows and views of the natural outdoor space. Directly off the family room is the walk-out patio that flows to the water's edge. Upstairs is where you will find the master suite with soaring high ceilings, direct access to the upper-level deck, and a spacious main bathroom with two separate sinks/vanities. The second bedroom also features high ceilings and direct deck access. The gas/electric laundry hookups are in the large attached garage. Recent home upgrades include luxury vinyl flooring on the lower level, new AC unit, low pile upstairs carpeting, paint, and the convenient lower-level guest bathroom. The community offers 2 swimming pools, 2 spas, tennis courts, and secured gated access. Centrally located just minutes to nearby cities like Cypress, Long Beach, Los Alamitos, and Cerritos, while being just a short drive to the beach (approx 20 mins), makes this community highly desirable for those wanting to be close to everything while escaping to a quiet and peaceful lifestyle.