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Ranch Home, Barn and Chicken Coop on 5+/- Acres!

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Nestled on five glorious acres, this two-story, 2315 SF ranch style home is accented by a charming wrap-around porch. Set well back from the road, it’s a true pastoral estate dotted with lush trees and featuring a free-standing barn and working chicken pasture. A NEW custom chicken coop was constructed in 2022, housing 7 hens and 1 rooster; all can be included in the sale. NEW front and side porch exterior lights were recently mounted. Additional big-ticket UPDATES include NEW roof, NEW hurricane windows and NEW skylights (all in 2021). Inside this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home, brilliant natural light illuminates the Great Room boasting a wood burning fireplace framed by natural stone, REFURBISHED in 2021. Vaulted ceilings add a touch of splendor and reveal the second floor’s hallway with airy affect. Other UPDATES include NEW wood blinds in the bedrooms, laundry, and master bathroom. NEW luxury vinyl plank flooring (NuCORE Rigid Core LVP) was laid in both upstairs bedrooms and the office/bonus room (2025). The master suite and office/bonus room were NEWLY painted in April 2025 along with the front door, side door, and back double doors. The closet bedroom doors were REPLACED in the secondary bedrooms (2021). The adjacent dining space is absolutely lovely. Lit by three large windows, it too is bright and spacious. As for the kitchen, besides the dual serving ports that are your must-have entertainment portals, the casual dining bar makes a cozy statement. From the stainless-steel appliances to the vivid cabinetry, tiled backsplash, and recessed lighting, the kitchen offers open vistas of your great outdoors as these two rooms combine to span the width of the home. The ground floor master suite is sunny and welcoming. Its ensuite bath is a beautiful mélange of contemporary lines and rustic styling, cabinets galore, dual sinks, and a walk-in shower. With the bedroom connected directly to the home office, your morning commute is an effortless one! Besides this inspired layout, the guest bedrooms and baths have wonderful ambiance with unique touches that set them apart from the everyday. In additional amenities, you’ll find a well-appointed laundry room with window, commode, and utility sink. A NEW whole house filtration and reverse osmosis system was installed at the kitchen sink and flows to the refrigerator (2021). Off the lanai is a storage room with shelving — the perfect spot to house holiday décor, luggage, and pool accessories. The completely covered back porch that runs alongside the shimmering pool makes for a setting to suit any celebration, its fan recently swapped out to a NEW 60-inch one with remote and multi-light dim brightness levels. The pool and tile-trimmed spa are topped with a birdcage offering an ideal backdrop for parties or those cherished weekends spent relaxing. Partially fenced, the property has both a septic system and a well. It is only 30 minutes to one of Florida’s largest parks, the glorious Myakka River State Park. Thirty minutes will also take you to stunning Sarasota as well as Siesta and Lido Keys, and another 10 to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. You’ll relish the sweet serenity of this private enclave.

Delight in the Stunning Architecture!

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Boasting myriad updates including NEW exterior coach lights (2025), NEW roof and flat roof (2024), NEW exterior and interior paint (2024), NEW landscaping (2025), NEWER HVAC (2023), NEWER hot water heater and electrical panel, and NEWER windows (2018), this 4 bedroom/3.5 bath home sits on a 0.2686-acre lot and shines with architectural interest — inside and out. A sweeping pavered courtyard introduces the stunning stained glass double door entry. Inside, solid wood floors gleam beneath the living room’s vaulted ceilings while the two-sided, wood burning fireplace warms both the living room and the kitchen. A sunken bonus room is nestled behind the living room revealing a wall of sliders to access the alfresco space. Ideal as the dance floor for your next party or as a home entertainment area (large enough for a pool table), this room features lovely light, a wet bar, and a wine frig concealed behind decorative cabinets. The separate formal dining room was treated to a spectacular inlaid tile design in its hardwood flooring. As for the spacious eat-in kitchen, a center island with a sink is surrounded by gorgeous cabinetry and an amazing wall of built-in cabinets furnished with glass. Ample shelving above the fireplace is perfect for displaying treasured mementos. Stainless appliances and track lighting complete this welcoming picture. The expansive master suite is beautifully appointed with a skylight, its own set of sliders to the pool (hidden behind plantation shuttered doors), and a large walk-in closet outfitted with plenty of glorious storage space including sets of drawers, baskets, and shoe ledges. The ensuite is decked out like a spa with a deep, jetted tub, dual sinks, heated towel bars, and a shower room accented with glass block and multi-directional shower heads. The three-way split of the remaining three bedrooms offers privacy to guests and family members. All the bedrooms are filled with Florida sunshine. The second and third bedrooms have great walk-in closets and share a Jack and Jill bathroom. The fourth bedroom presents with its own bath that also leads out to the pool and the hot tub on the screened lanai. Besides a whole house vacuum system and a wonderful laundry room, this unique home has been very well maintained. In this lush and leafy community, Westlake Village offers a variety of amenities like a clubhouse, park, playground, pool, walking trail, picnic areas, and tennis/basketball courts. The school district is also highly rated. All this beauty in sought-after Palm Harbor, one of the jewels of Pinellas County.

Country Living with City Convenience!

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Nestled on over a half-acre, this 3-bedroom, 2 bath home is located on a quiet dead-end street with no other homes behind or on either side of the lot. The home is being sold FULLY FURNISHED; a good deal of the furniture is NEW. The front entrance introduces an absolutely beautiful, wide-open space that encompasses the bright and sunny living room, dining room, and kitchen. This modern floor plan lends flexibility to design the arrangement that best suits your lifestyle. While this well illuminated space boasts a wonderfully cozy feel, the layout offers ample room for entertaining and celebrating life’s special occasions. The accessible kitchen is fresh with a NEW refrigerator, NEW fixtures, all stainless-steel appliances, and lovely white cabinetry– along with a welcoming breakfast bar for casual dining. NEW ceiling fans and light fixtures shine throughout. The three carpeted bedrooms are spacious and provide a variety of options to create a home office, workshop, or playroom. The master suite features a very large walk-in closet with ample shelving. Both bathrooms are well appointed with all NEW fixtures, frameless mirrors, and stunning, farmhouse-style sinks. As for the roomy laundry room, besides a NEW washer and dryer, installed and standalone shelves make organization a breeze. The amazing screen-enclosed lanai with luxuriant views beckons. The kidney-shaped pool is surrounded by a ton of space to make your own: add a BBQ station, a set of recliners for sunning, a table and chairs for outdoor dining! Although you’ll appreciate the peace and quiet of this remote country-like living, just a short drive reveals all the area’s restaurants, retail, schools, and places of worship. With NO HOA fees, this home feels like a little corner of paradise.

Over .50 Acre Corner Lot Pool Home!

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Nestled on a .60-acre corner lot, this spectacularly updated pool home is set back from the street, showcasing an inviting covered porch. NEWER vinyl fencing encloses the enormous backyard framed by leafy shade trees. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a 2-car garage, the interior, the pool, and the lanai area were all REFURBISHED. NEWER flooring in the sunroom is accompanied by a NEW pool heater. NEWER lighting and outlets were installed in this lovely outdoor entertainment space. Inside, NEWER easy-care laminate flooring runs throughout the welcoming foyer, spacious living room, and charming dining area while the RECENTLY RENOVATED kitchen sparkles. From the gleaming cabinetry to the granite countertops and shining stainless steel appliances, you’ll enjoy a picture window revealing the yard as well as dual casual dining bars for breakfast on the go, or as the ideal spot for those holiday party platters! With easy access to the alfresco retreat, you’ll have the perfect venue to host life’s celebrations. For everyday tasks, a NEW washer and dryer were added to the laundry room in 2021. For those lazy weekends at home, the family room is the place to be! Also boasting NEWER laminate flooring you’ll have entrée to a multi-purpose bonus room you can transform into a play area or home office. Boasting two sets of sliders and lustrous floor tile, it leads out to the screened lanai and backyard. As for the well-appointed bedrooms, a true split floor plan gives your guests their privacy along with an UPGRADED full bath. The expansive master suite has all the amenities you seek, like a walk-in closet, vanity area graced with a NEWER granite countertop, and even an UPDATED shower room. As far as the infrastructure, you can check those big-ticket items off your list: NEWER septic field lines, NEWER gutters, NEWER electrical panel (2021), NEWER AC (2022), NEWER AC vents, AND NEWER windows and doors throughout (2022). Beyond the borders of this beautiful home, you’ll appreciate the vast selection of retail and restaurants and the short hop to stunning Hernando Beach as well as the close proximity to the fantastic, 11,000-acre Weekiwachee Preserve. This might just be where you need to be!

 

Port Richey, FL Pool Home for SALE! Lots of Updates!

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An absolutely charming courtyard welcomes you to this 2 bedroom/2 bath pool home in Port Richey. Surrounded by a NEW privacy fence and NEW pool safety fence, the outdoor space features a covered dining area topped by a NEW fan. In 2017 the pool was resurfaced, while in 2024, a NEW pump, filter, and salt water system were added along with a NEW multi-color lighting system to further enhance those events you’ll love hosting in your fully screened outdoor space. The NEW fence was designed with two gates; one oversized to accommodate your boat parking. There’s also ample space for your grill as well as a handy shed to house your pool floats, tools, and toys. With a nice yard beyond the pool area, you’ve got a great outdoor retreat for your kids and your pets to enjoy. A sprinkler system keeps the front and back yards lush. Other big-ticket UPDATES include a NEW roof (2016), a NEW A/C (2019), and a NEW water heater (2020). The interior is sunny and bright thanks to the oversized windows dressed in NEW blinds. Throughout, you’ll appreciate NEW paint, NEW flooring (crowned with 5-inch baseboards) and NEW light fixtures/fans; all installed in 2022. Both the spacious living and dining rooms boast views of your outdoor retreat via a set of sliders. The heart of the home is the eat-in kitchen. Bursting with natural light thanks to the skylight and oversized window above the sink, the Florida sun shines on the NEW appliances and the cozy casual dining bar. For those lazy Sunday afternoons, the adjacent family room is the place to be! Besides sporting ample room for your recliners and comfy couch, the additional set of sliders brings the outside, in. BOTH bathrooms were FULLY GUTTED AND RENOVATED. The fixtures, finishes, cabinetry, and tile design are simply stunning. Dual sinks and a built-in vanity adorn the master bath. While a quiet neighborhood, this street is minutes from US Highway 19 to the west and Little Road to the east. On either thoroughfare, you’ll find everything from Home Depot to an amazing selection of restaurants. A 10-minute drive transports you to the exquisite Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park and a 40-minute one south takes you to Tampa International Airport. Beautifully located and beautifully updated, this family home is something special.