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Gorgeous Pond and Golf Course Views!

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Nestled on the second hole of the famed Westchase Golf Course, this uniquely beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome is not only Spanish Mediterranean-inspired, it features an abundance of architectural interest including curved archways and tray ceilings. The elite community of Saville Rowe Townhomes is both gated and amenity rich. From a heated pool to the grand clubhouse, residents enjoy access to other area comforts including pools and picnic pavilions, parks and playgrounds, tennis courts and nature trails. Also beyond the gate, you’ll find the distinctive luxuries of the renowned golf course with its own clubhouse, putting green, pro shop, and restaurant. Westchase itself is rich in retail and varieties of cuisine. This particular location affords privacy but access to everything. As for the interior, it presents like a spread in a magazine…no detail overlooked. The main floor’s open concept is brilliantly designed. You can appreciate all the space but still distinguish the definition of each room. Natural light pours in from the living room’s picture window and the sliders in the kitchen leading to the lanai. REMODELED in 2015 with ALL NEW STAINLESS-STEEL APPLIANCES, the kitchen is absolutely stunning with elegantly effortless fixtures and finishes. The cabinetry is topped with crown moldings while the countertops are dressed in granite. Beyond the casual dining bar is a wonderfully versatile area that can serve as a library, a dining area, or a cozy workspace. The second-floor master suite is a splendid sanctuary with lush carpeting, a shower room, a garden soaking tub, and a vanity connecting the dual sinks. The other two bedrooms are also gorgeously appointed. In 2014, one of the two was treated to built-in office cabinets with a desk and countertop, perfect for a home office or a study for a student. As for the outdoors, the lanai is spectacular. From the arched openings that frame the vistas of the golf course and verdant tree line to the striking tile floor, this multi-season veranda is multi-purpose. Evening cocktails, morning coffee, alfresco dining, or as a focal point for parties, it will be your go-to for life’s celebrations. This home’s additional UPDATES include NEW washer dryer (2010), NEW AC/heating system with transferable 10-year premium protection plan (2016), NEW water softener (2020), NEW commercial grade hot water heater (2021), NEW interior paint (2021), NEW commode in powder room (2022), and NEW carpeting in stairway and second floor (2022). Saville Row boasts a LOW HOA and CDD. The board oversaw the installation of a NEW ROOF in 2023 with no assessment passed along to the homeowners and plan a LANDSCAPING UPGRADE and EXTERIOR PAINTING in 2024; neither project incurring a special assessment. This might just be the place for you. Isn’t now the time to love the life you’re living?

Trinity, Florida Low Maintenance Villa!

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Close to the famed Pinellas Trail and Fox Hollow’s renowned golf course and clubhouse, you’ll find this lovely, 3-bedroom, 2-full bath home in the gated community of Trinity’s Upper Montclair. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac and surrounded by impeccable landscaping, the classic Florida architecture includes an elegant, barreled portico supported by stately columns at the entrance that are mirrored in the foyer’s interior. Windows of all shapes and sizes bathe each room in natural light. Both the airy living room and dining room open onto each other; perfect for entertaining. Structural design devices like arched doorways, decorative niches, cutouts, and stacked ceiling in family room lend beautiful ambiance. The spacious family room is outfitted with two alcoves bringing dimension and functionality to this space that is complemented by the sunny eat-in kitchen’s neutral tile, rich cabinetry, ample countertops, and large casual dining bar. The generous breakfast nook is lit by a trio of windows that, along with the sliders from the family room, offer views of the lush greenery beyond the cozy, screened lanai. As for the bedrooms, they are equally charming with the master suite boasting a deep, jetted tub, dual sinks, separate shower room, and huge walk-in closet. Along with a well-appointed laundry room, and a cost-saving irrigation system sourced from a community well, the residents of this striking subdivision have benefit of a fabulous community pool and an HOA that covers exterior painting, lawn maintenance, tree trimming, and trash removal. This is the little slice of heaven you’ve been seeking!

Spyglass of Fox Hollow Pool Home!

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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.

RENOVATED Villa Overlooks Fox Hollow Golf Course!

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The sunny lanai of this 2 bedroom/2 bath/2 car garage villa with den/office overlooks the 12th green of Trinity’s Fox Hollow Golf Course. Nestled in a gated community, this home has been treated to big ticket updates including a NEW water heater and water softener (2022), NEW roof (2020), and NEW A/C (2019). The eat-in kitchen was also RENOVATED with newer cabinets plus pull out shelving, granite countertops, a built-in desk, appliances, and lighting. Besides double pane windows featuring custom treatments and crown molding accents, engineered hardwood flooring flows throughout with NEWER carpet in both bedrooms. Both bathrooms have been beautifully RENOVATED with the master bath now boasting a walk-in shower, NEWER vanity, countertop, commode, and lighting while the guest bath was similarly UPDATED with a NEWER commode, sink, countertop, and flooring. In added NEWER UPDATES, count closet organizers in both bedrooms, as well as cost-efficient LED lights, ceiling fans, and light fixtures throughout. The den/office was also outfitted with space-saving built-ins consisting of a desk, bookcase, and file drawers. In addition to easy-care epoxy flooring in the garage, the old kitchen cabinets and countertops were repurposed and installed to provide ample storage for tools and seasonal décor. Outside, along with a NEWER leaded glass front door, lovely pavered drive and walkway to the entryway, landscape lighting and security cameras, the HOA provides maintenance consisting of grass cutting, tree trimming, mulching, and exterior painting every seven years; all for $188/month. Surrounded by the area’s finest golf courses and restaurants, medical facilities and the famous Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park, this neighborhood is the jewel of Pasco County.

 

Trinity, Florida Villa with Pool!

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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.