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This IS Florida Living!

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Viewpoint on the Bay: One of the jewels of Clearwater and home to this WATERFRONT, 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. Enjoy panoramic vistas of the intracoastal waterway revealed beyond the spacious living room/dining room combo. Three sparkling sets of hurricane glass sliders (master suite, living room, and family room) bring the scenic exterior…in. Luxuriate in the over 330 SF covered balcony space shared by the living room, family room and master bedroom…your new alfresco destination to clink celebratory champagne and watch one-of-a-kind sunsets providing backdrop to dolphins, manatees, and private vessel parades. A six-story building with only 35 units, this is one of the largest at 2,170 SF. Its split bedroom floor plan is the ideal layout, offering the best options for visitors and privacy for household members. The eat-in kitchen is beautifully appointed with lovely cabinetry and stainless appliances; recessed lighting shines down on the casual breakfast bar. The adjacent family room gives entry to the balcony courtesy of a triple slider — it is also wonderfully expansive enough to accommodate all your recliners, couches, and club chairs. There’s even a wet bar boasting ample storage along with a wine rack and mirror-backed, glass shelving for stemware. As for the sunlit master suite, an exquisite set of French doors introduces this special retreat that presents a private balcony, two walk-in closets, ample space for a king size bed, and an ensuite showcasing a splendid jetted soaking tub, a separate shower room, and dual sinks framing a vanity. Besides an interior laundry room, every window in this special home is dressed in plantation shutters. A NEW A/C was added in 2024. The building and its landscaping have also been meticulously maintained with recent painting projects that included the exterior, lobby, stairwells, railings, balconies, and front doors. A community seawall was erected in 2022 and a NEW ROOF installed in 2025. The HOA reserves are funded. The SIRS and the Milestone Inspection are COMPLETE. As for the amenities, they include a glistening community pool and a multi-faceted party room. Additionally, there’s under-building reserved parking, extra storage in the garage area, a secure bicycle room, and a generator. You may just have found what you seek!

Stunning Water Views!

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Water views and a contemporary, yet cozy interior welcome you to this stunning townhome that gleams with pride of ownership. The open-concept floor plan integrates an immaculate eat-in kitchen (complete with newer stainless-steel appliances and a glass-tiled back splash) with the adjacent dining and living rooms; both boasting gleaming hardwood flooring and stunning water views through the screened lanai, all revealed through a wall of sliders. Wonderfully light and bright, this 3 bedroom/2.5 bath/1 car garage townhome in the Valhalla subdivision is spacious and serene. The master bedroom with lovely ensuite includes a soaking tub/shower combo, dual sinks, and an enclosed commode room. A walk-in closet and water vistas through a triple window combine for a true retreat. An upstairs bedroom that currently serves as a home office is crowned with a vaulted ceiling and plenty of sunny square footage; ideal space to serve as anything from a private workout zone to a crafts room. The laundry room is outfitted with Whirlpool appliances/shelving, and the pantry offers handy storage, while the perfect powder room with pedestal sink, shines. A gated community, Valhalla boasts two spectacular community pools featuring a splendid, covered veranda and views of the sparkling lake. Reasonable HOA fees cover exterior maintenance/insurance, basic cable, internet, water, sewer, and trash service. New A/C as of 2022, Roof replaced 2023, Hot Water Heater in 2015. Along with easy access to I-75 as well as an abundance of local shops and great restaurants, a 30-minute drive gets you to Tampa International Airport and all the cultural hotspots of that ever-eclectic downtown.

Delightful Dunedin’s Charming Home!

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An absolutely charming home nestled on a fenced, corner lot is the perfect example of the unique architectural nuances found throughout what is lovingly called “Delightful Dunedin” by the locals. A stunning waterfront town, Dunedin is known for the array of distinctive shops, eateries, and for hosting seasonal celebrations. Colonial Court’s cozy neighborhood is just minutes from Edgewater Drive Park on the Dunedin Channel, Dunedin Blue Jays’ stadium, Dunedin Fine Arts Center, and the Pinellas Trail — the famous 47 mile venue that spans from Tarpon Springs to St. Pete welcoming joggers, skaters, cyclists, and anyone who wants to enjoy a scenic stroll! Amidst the natural beauty of this amenity-rich town, you’ll find an inviting 2-story/3 bedroom/2 bath/2 car garage home. The sun-filled living room is spacious and boasts a dozen front-facing windows accompanied by a brick-faced, wood burning fireplace and hickory hardwood flooring. The adjacent dining room also reflects the natural light while the kitchen offers a rustic ambiance juxtaposed against stainless steel appliances, ample cabinetry, built-in spice rack, generous pantry, and a reverse osmosis system. The first-floor bedroom is wonderfully appointed with glass French doors revealing a private patio, making this space an ideal in-law suite or to accommodate a returning grad! Its accompanying bath features both a tub and shower, along with refined stylings. Upstairs, an expansive den can serve a multitude of purposes: playroom, home theater, or yoga studio with vaulted ceilings that lend drama to this exceptional space. Magnificent cathedral ceilings make a bold statement in the master suite crowned with skylights and made even homier with its own wood-burning fireplace flanked by more windows. The ensuite showcases a tiled shower room. The second upstairs bedroom is also light and bright with access to a lovely balcony overlooking the tranquil neighborhood. Beautiful pavers unify the large outdoor space and combine to create two individual pathways around the perimeter. A stone fire pit will be your new destination to relax and entertain. Besides a home security system, there’s a sprinkler system that uses reclaimed water, and a NEW hot water heater installed in 2023. This is just an extraordinary place to call home.

Stunning Water Views! Built in 2021!

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This picture-perfect waterfront home backs to the smooth serenity of the Anclote River and revels in the absolute wonder of its surrounding wildlife activity.  Stunning sunset views and privacy are yours to be had!  Built only five years ago and spanning a little over 1900 SF, this 4 bedroom/2 bath home is nestled on an unusually large lot for this community at 0.23 acres. The adjacent lot cannot be built on providing even more glorious space and ambiance.  Property is NOT in a flood zone – Letter of map revision removing it is available.  A sparkling PVC fence offers privacy and safety for pets while the fourth wall’s iron fence panel reveals river views. The screened lanai with custom faux wood ceiling is both the vantage point for this nature scape and the venue for hosting celebrations and holidays. The open concept floor plan beautifully integrates the naturally lit and spacious living room with the formal dining room and the spectacularly appointed kitchen rich in high end fixtures and finishes including a premier Trevino, 5-piece, white Shaker 42″ cabinets with hidden hinges and under cabinet lighting illuminating quartz countertops beneath white subway tiled backsplash. Along with a stainless steel undermount sink and Moen® Eva® stainless steel faucet with integral sprayer, Samsung® stainless steel appliances include: range, vented microwave, dishwasher. All the bedrooms are dressed in contemporary styling showcasing understated luxury. The baths were also treated to Premier Trevino cabinetry, rectangular undermount sinks, ceramic plank wall tile, and Delta black fixtures. The laundry room features custom cabinetry and butcher block countertop with waterfall edge. The UPDATED guest bathroom vanity features a quartz counter and backsplash. Throughout this meticulous residence you’ll appreciate: luxury vinyl tile with a lifetime warranty, Levolor 2-inch white cord free blinds, 5-1/4″ OGEE baseboards, black door levers and hinges throughout plus hurricane shutters and double pane energy efficient windows. Fans whirl overhead in every room over a FRESHLY painted interior. In addition to 8-foot doors, UPGRADED chandelier and pendant lights; additional outdoor outlets were added. There’s also an automatic irrigation system with control timer, a generator, whole yard irrigation, landscape lighting, and a custom underground gutter drainage system. A NEW water heater was installed in 2025 and a whole house water softener installed in 2021. Even the garage is a work of art boasting a custom ceiling track storage system and a mesh screen for ventilation, along with a Wayne Dalton® steel-paneled garage door with automatic opener and two remotes. This neighborhood is surrounded by golf courses and wonderful restaurants, all just minutes from the dazzling gulf coastline – a true beauty, inside and out.

Trinity, FL Low Maintenance Villa! Gated Community With Pool!

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Set back on a private lot along a peaceful cul-de-sac, this stunning villa is encircled in pavers accented by lush landscaping; the community is gated. The grand foyer reveals the spacious living room’s vaulted ceilings, architectural niches, crown molding, and gleaming porcelain tile floors. A formal dining room features a set of French doors providing entry to the spectacular screened lanai boasting ample square footage to relax, dine alfresco, and host your family’s special events and holidays. Multiple sets of sliders not only provide entry from several rooms but lend plenty of natural light. Curved archways and a rich color palate lend ambiance to the recently UPDATED kitchen. Sleekly designed, recessed lighting shines down on granite countertops and the ample storage, courtesy of the cabinetry and its pullout drawers. A lovely window dressed in plantation shutters graces the adjacent breakfast room. The master suite was also recently UPDATED. From the shower room and built-in vanity to the garden soaking tub, you’ll relish this retreat and love the two walk-in closets. The second bedroom and its bath are also well appointed. A large den is currently used as an office, but its decorative set of doors and large window lend a versatility to designate this choice space as a personal fitness/yoga center, library, or home theater. A NEW roof was installed in 2018. The HOA covers exterior maintenance including lawn, trees, bushes, exterior painting, basic cable, trash, and the sparkling community pool. Nestled in the prestigious Villages at Fox Hollow, this well-maintained residence is close to the area’s restaurants and retail, as well as the countless golf courses and parks, along with all the coastal beauty from Honeymoon State Park to Clearwater Beach to the cultural center that is Tampa. Trinity is the gem of Pasco County.