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Updated Executive Home In East Lake Woodlands

(Your First Mortgage)
Nestled on a private conservation lot, SPECTACULAR UPDATES grace this stunning 4 bedroom/3 full bath/3 car garage pool home. Surrounded by an impeccable landscaping and lighting design it also features a resort-style saltwater pool. This alfresco space is a tranquil sanctuary that boasts a covered dining area, plenty of space to sun, a pool bath, as well as an ideal space to relax and watch your favorite shows/sports and view the abundant wildlife. With sliders from the master suite, the kitchen, the family room, and the living room, you and your guests will savor this one-of-a-kind scenery. Beyond the grand front entrance’s etched glass doors, no expense was spared to set the stage for this beauty. Magnificent Acacia hardwood floors span the main living areas, with porcelain tile in the baths and laundry room, and lush carpeting in the bedrooms; all topped by 5” baseboards. The glowing Florida sun shines in from the beautiful Pella windows and sliders dressed in custom shutters and sheer verticals for the sliders. At the heart of this home, the kitchen is a work of art that seamlessly integrates into the surrounding living room, dining room, and gorgeous family room that showcases a travertine marble-faced, wood-burning fireplace. All soft-close cabinets are offset by lustrous granite countertops. Top-of-the-line stainless appliances gleam beneath recessed lighting. Along with the picture-perfect center island, breakfast nook, and the casual dining bar, you are set with plenty of spaces to accommodate party platters or quiet dinners for two. As for the large master suite, it offers a true retreat. It is totally UPDATED with custom cabinetry, dual sinks wrapped in granite, high-end fixtures and finishes, and a Jacuzzi spa; the tile and glass elements are exquisite. You’ll find the same royal treatment was given to the other two baths – they are simply luxurious. To complete the ALL-INCLUSIVE transformation of this stately residence, you’ll find many UPDATES THROUGHOUT including: interior and exterior paint, custom interior trim and crown molding, a ceiling retexture, lighting and electrical upgrades, a replumb of the ENTIRE home, an all-house water filter, a three-zone Carrier A/C with most of the original ductwork replaced in 2018, and a new roof and gutters in 2019. A new pool cage, filter, and pavers can also be added to this impressive list. In the Warwick Hills section of sought-after East Lake Woodlands, you’ll find an absolutely fabulous place to call home.

Spyglass of Fox Hollow Pool Home!

(Your First Mortgage)
Set well back from the street in an idyllic cul-de-sac, you’ll find this stunning 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 car garage pool home in the renowned enclave, Spyglass of the Villages at Fox Hollow. From the lush lawns and classic portico entryway to the fully fenced resort-style backyard, your family will make indelible memories within these walls. Besides the architectural interest throughout, you’ll appreciate the NEWER UPDATES including lush CARPETING (2021), TILE ROOF (2019), and A/C (2018). Inside, you’ll be greeted by HARDWOOD FLOORING in the grand foyer that reveals the lovely formal dining room and its picture window backdrop. From either of these vantage points you’ll gaze through the formal living room to the alfresco retreat’s shimmering pool and covered dining topped by a birdcage with vistas of the lush backyard dotted with shade trees. The eat-in kitchen is spectacular. Framed by two graceful archways and a windowed breakfast nook, recessed lighting shines down on solid wood cabinets, gleaming granite, and elegantly tiled backsplash, all offset by NEWER stainless-steel appliances. The adjacent family room is spacious and picture perfect. A wood burning fireplace and hearth are surrounded by built-in niches to display family mementos and photos. With its own lanai access dressed in NEWER honeycomb window treatments, you’ll naturally expand your hospitality venue to host the holidays and celebrate life’s happy milestones. The floor plan is the coveted 3-way split; lending the privacy ideal to accommodate in-laws, returning college students, or guests. These three bedrooms are charmingly appointed accompanied by splendid baths. But those spaces are also ripe to serve as a serenity room, home office, or personal fitness center! As for the amenity-rich master suite, the grand list starts with private access to the pool, a charming sitting area surrounded by a window trio, a tremendous walk-in closet, Master bath boasting solid wood cabinetry, luminous granite, dual sinks, built-in vanity, soaking tub with a view, contemporary shower door, striking fixtures and finishes, a private commode room, and high-end tile throughout. Overall, this well-established neighborhood is sought-after for its solid design and construction along with its proximity to fine restaurants and retail, superior medical facilities, and the best of the Florida lifestyle from golfing to sailing. This kind of house is a home.

Trinity, Florida Villa with Pool!

(Your First Mortgage)

From the magnificently landscaped front and back yards to the resort-style alfresco entertainment center that features a shimmering freeform pool with ornate paver and pebble surround, as well as a large, covered dining area, this 2-bedroom plus den/office, 2 full bath, 2 car garage home in the gated St. George enclave in Trinity’s Fox Hollow is idyllic. On this OVERSIZED lot, recent HIGH-END UPDATES include a BRAND-NEW ROOF installed this month, NEW screening for the lanai, NEW pool pump, NEW electric vehicle charging station, and a NEWER A/C with UV light installed in 2021. Hurricane window in master bedroom, hurricane sliders in master bedroom and great room and hurricane garage door were installed in 2016 along with new garage door springs in 2022. Inside you’ll be greeted by a dramatic foyer topped with a barrel-vaulted ceiling to mirror the front entry design. Triple tray ceilings crown the great room plan showcasing full views of the stunning outdoor space. The adjacent kitchen is more than just a cook’s dream, it makes for a wonderful gathering space with its casual dining bar, wine frig, and windowed breakfast nook. Pendant lighting illuminates the granite countertops, shining cabinetry and fixtures, while clerestory windows mounted above contribute natural light. A separate formal dining area is beautifully integrated into the plan with accessibility from all rooms — just awaiting the holiday season! The den/office space was treated to elegant french doors, planked flooring, and boasts a huge picture window; the multi-purpose possibilities are left to your creativity! Like a suite in a spa, lush carpeting, crown molding, and private entrée to the lanai and pool define the master bedroom that includes a sunken garden tub, dual sinks, and gleaming granite, alongside a separate shower room. The second bedroom is also well-appointed with its full bath offering a modern styling take. The tour of this lovely home is complete with a windowed laundry room offering ample storage atop side-by-side appliances. Monthly association fees cover lawn maintenance that includes trimming of bushes and trees plus exterior painting. Beyond these doors, a short walk brings you to the famous Fox Hollow Golf Course and Club and a short drive reveals all the restaurants and retail you could possibly want! With Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park just north, the unparalleled Gulf of Mexico due west, and the renowned town of Dunedin just south, here’s your home…just like you pictured it.

5 Acre Estate- 3 Bed/2 Bath/Pool/Barn

(Your First Mortgage)
Nestled on 5 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, storage shed, and working chicken pasture. Inside, newly updated big-ticket items include: NEW roof and NEW skylights (both in 2021); NEW wood blinds in the bedrooms, laundry, and master bathroom; NEW luxury vinyl plank flooring in both upstairs bedrooms and office/bonus room; and NEW interior paint. Inside the 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home, brilliant natural light illuminates the Great Room boasting a wood burning fireplace framed by natural stone. Vaulted ceilings add a touch of splendor and reveal the second floor’s hallway with airy effect. 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 further amenities, you’ll find a well-appointed laundry room with window, commode, and utility sink. Off the lanai is a storage room with shelving, the perfect spot to house holiday décor, luggage, and of course pool equipment. The completely covered back porch that runs alongside the shimmering pool makes for a setting to suit any celebration. The pool and tile-trimmed spa are topped with a birdcage. This is your 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 bring you to stunning Sarasota as well as Siesta and Lido Keys, and another 10 to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. Relish the sweet serenity of this private enclave.

Estate Pool Home on 1.48 Acres in New Port Richey!

(Your First Mortgage)
BRAND NEW RENOVATIONS abound in this stunning 6,351 SF custom-built, 5 bedroom/5.2 baths/3 car garage pool home that offers privacy and seclusion with its security cameras and gate-controlled entry. Situated on a 61,273 SF (1.4-acre) fully fenced corner lot you will also enjoy NEW ACCESS TO TAMPA via the Suncoast Highway at Ridge Road, with its international airport; national championship teams, Bucs, Rays, and Lightning; and music and theater venues. The eat-in kitchen offers custom cabinetry, a center island with a second sink, double ovens, a NEW CERAMIC GLASS ELECTRIC COOKTOP, butler station and a built-in desk that were just treated to BRAND NEW QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS AND A COORDINATED BACKSPLASH. ALL NEW APPLIANCES SHINE and come with extended warranties: Samsung side-by-side refrigerator, and Samsung dishwasher. The NEWLY REMODELED TUXEDO CEILING OFFERS DUAL LIGHTING, LED DIMMABLE SPOTLIGHTS, AND HANGING ACCENT LAMPS. The gorgeous living and dining rooms sport BRAND NEW NuCORE WOOD-LOOK LUXURY VINYL FLOORING and NEW TAILORED LUXURY CARPET that winds throughout the great room, bar area, music room, stairway, flyover walkway, and closet breezeway. The first-floor 29 x 15 ft Master Suite is in its own wing and has a private entrance revealing its opulent en suite bath 17×12 ft with BRAND NEW QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, FAUCETS, AND UNDERMOUNT SINKS. French doors lead to a private indoor heated-jetted spa BOASTING NEW PUMP, FILTER, ELECTRIC HEATER AND ACCESSORY EQUIPMENT and separate steam room that seats six. BRAND NEW SECOND FLOOR GEO-THERMAL 5-TON AC/HEATER is partnered with the NEWER MAIN FLOOR GEO-THERMAL A/C; both with warranties. BRAND NEW QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS, FAUCETS, UNDERMOUNT SINKS, LIGHTING, MIRRORS AND DÉCOR were installed in all the second-floor Baths. A NEWER ROOF with zinc strips (2020), NEWER HOT WATER SOLAR PANELS (2020) and NEW CONTROL EQUIPMENT combine for an amazingly energy efficient home. Additional renovations include: NEW INTERIOR PAINT in the master, several bedrooms, and the dining room; NEW MAYTAG WASHER AND DRYER, NEWER POOL MARCITE, NEWER EXTERIOR PAINT (2018), NEWER OUTSIDE BATHROOMS (2018), NEWER MASTER BATHROOM AND UPSTAIRS BATHROOMS (2014), and major renovations (1997). The huge open-concept Great Room is lit with sunshine from two floors of windows and includes a wood burning fireplace with marble hearth, vaulted ceiling, and a large wet bar. The 17 x 16 ft cabana, pool- and kitchen-adjacent, is highly adaptable as a home office, art room, personal fitness center, or playroom.  The four bedrooms on the second floor are exceptionally spacious with more than enough room to establish sitting areas along with individualized work or play spaces. This living area was thoughtfully designed to accommodate all personal or multi-generational family arrangements with ample space for in-laws and grandparents. The house is currently connected to county water; two wells provide sprinkler water and alternate water source. Stable your horse 3 blocks away. The lush, wrap-around yard is magnificent for any fun family activity or personal time. French doors from the main entertainment area open onto the resort-style grand lanai complete with two full baths/changing rooms and a lap POOL. Although wonderfully secluded, this home is in the heart of everything–Play at HOME–Play at the BEACHES–Play in TAMPA—LIVE BIG!