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Custom Estate Home on 1.4 Acres Fenced Corner Lot

(Your First Mortgage)
With views of Lake Worrel, this palatial home is nestled on a fully fenced, 1.4-acre, park-like corner lot. Beyond the stately, gated entrance, a sweeping circular drive reveals the vast private, mature, landscaped property and the grandeur of the home. The sheer size of this exceptional residence and property gives the feel of a private resort; one adaptable to accommodate any personalized or multi-generational family arrangement, with space for in-laws and grandparents with comfort. Built as a residence for the renowned principal of Deeb Family Homes, a stunning private portico and elegant double doors give entrée to the spectacular two-story foyer with gleaming marble floors; complemented on either side by the spacious formal living and formal dining rooms. Drenched in natural light with over 6,300 SF in living space, this 5-bedroom, 5-full bath, 2-half bath, 3-car garage home is an architectural jewel, including a blend of marble, hardwood flooring, and lush carpeting, along with a floating staircase and solid wood interior doors. The private first-floor master bedroom wing, with separate entrance, boasts a 29 by 15 ft bedroom with opulent en suite bath, a soaking tub, shower, beautiful cabinetry, and double sinks. Classic French doors lead to a heated-jetted spa and separate steam room that seats six. The lanai view eat-in kitchen has rich custom cabinetry and fine fixtures/finishes that celebrate the heart of this welcoming home. Besides new, sleek appliances, there is a large center island with second sink and storage, double ovens, a cooktop, butler station, and even a built-in desk for party planning. If hosting parties and family gatherings suits your lifestyle, among the numerous entertainment venues this home presents, a huge open-concept family room also shines. Highlights include a marble hearth and wood burning fireplace, media space, vaulted ceiling, and a large wet bar with shelving to provide form and function to this central living area. Lit with sunshine from two floors of windows, French doors open this area to the pool and lanai, dressed in gorgeous pavers and landscaping, and provide an open vista of the alfresco haven for a quiet evening. The wrap-around yard offers verdant views and provides privacy, park-like, peacefulness with room enough for any family activity. Its large and sparkling swimming and lap pool is your private family fun and fitness center. Two full baths and changing rooms make the retreat complete. A large, vibrant multi-purpose room, pool- and kitchen-adjacent, is surrounded in windows and features French doors, so it can also be opened as a cabana for pool parties and entertaining. This highly adaptable space can be stylized as a home office, yoga studio, art room, personal fitness center, playroom, or pod schoolroom. An entrance security camera and access control at the gate increase your privacy and security. As far as infrastructure, two of the four A/C units are geothermal resulting in extremely low utility bills. All units are independently controlled for personalized comfort. There is also a new roof with zinc strips. While it enjoys its own distinctive enclave and natural surroundings, this country home is actually in the heart of the town, accessible to local shopping and dining amenities. All this in close proximity to Tampa’s culture-rich hub and 15 minutes from the glorious Gulf of Mexico. You’ll live your best Florida life in this forever home.

Fab 55+ Golf Community Villa!

(Your First Mortgage)

This 2 bed/2 bath end unit villa in sought-after Heritage Springs is most welcoming. The landscaping design is honed to perfection and accented with classic palms, while the covered portico frames the stunning entrance door and side panels frosted with decorative etching. As an end unit, you’ll relish that extra bit of privacy from the serenity of the lovely, screened lanai with tiled floor. Sliders from the kitchen, the great room, and the master suite open up the accessibility to this jewel. A separate door takes you out to the verdant backyard and its shaded patio. Inside, the great room greets you with soaring vaulted ceilings that reflect the natural light beautifully. Spacious and airy, it opens onto the formal dining room that enjoys the backdrop of the great outdoors. Particularly impressive is the wide galley kitchen that boasts an enclosed laundry room at one end and a sunlit breakfast nook illuminated by a bow window dressed in Bahama shutters at the other. The heart of the home, it has been treated to gorgeous updates including ALL NEW Whirlpool, stainless steel, fingerprint-proof appliances: a side by side refrigerator, a self-cleaning oven, a microwave, and a dishwasher. NEW HIGH EFFICIANCY AC BEING INSTALLED IN DECEMBER 2020! These absolutely shine against the contemporary color palette of white cabinetry and beige tile flooring. With a nice pantry, plenty of prep space, and an oversized portal to the dining room plus a casual dining bar, you can almost effortlessly host any holiday or special event with a home designed for family and for making memories. At over 1700 heated SF, you’ll appreciate the split bedroom floor plan which provides unique retreats for you and your guests or other family members. The master features two walk-in closets and plenty of room to accommodate the largest bedroom set. A full plate glass mirror sits atop dual sinks. Ample storage is accompanied by a sizeable walk-in shower outfitted in gleaming tile. The second bedroom is also expansive with its own walk-in closet and similarly appointed bath. Stylish Bahama shutters grace the windows in both suites. Throughout this 2-bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home, you’ll find ALL ROOMS AND THE LANAI FRESHLY PAINTED IN DECORATOR COLORS, easy care laminate flooring in the common gathering areas, quality carpeting in both bedrooms, UPDATED FIXTURES in the kitchen and baths, UPGRADED lighting fixtures, as well as a water softener. To top it ALL off, this exquisite home is nestled in one of the finest gated 55+ country club communities, Heritage Springs. Amenities include an 18-hole championship golf course, heated pool, tennis courts & a 20,600 SF clubhouse with fully equipped fitness center. The famed outdoor pavilion is a wonderful community hub where you’ll find charcoal and propane grills to barbeque, as well as shaded tables and benches cooled by ceiling fans. Have a DIY BBQ or have your party catered by the staff. Set amid the bocce ball courts, horseshoe pits, and shuffleboard courts, you can make a day of it with friends and neighbors. Along with the famed Restaurant and Bar that serves up everything from spectacular steak dinners to fresh local seafood, Heritage Springs is also a favorite destination for weddings and banquets with a selection of rooms to accommodate from 20 to 250 guests. If there’s one community (and home!) that has it all, you’ve found it. If interested, some furnishings are available for negotiation.

Dunedin, FL 3/2/2 Townhouse in Waterfront Community!

(Your First Mortgage)

DUNEDIN FLORIDA!  GATED WATERFRONT COMMMUNITY WITH POOL, SPA AND PIER!  This 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage home is nestled in the premier gated community of San Ruffino. A PRIVATE ELEVATOR will transport you over your three floors. At street level there’s a sunny entry foyer and your garage, accompanied by French doors that lead to one of three outdoor areas. The second floor is brilliant and beautiful with its Great Room layout that includes room for your dining furniture. Rich wood flooring is contrasted with a neutral color palette that will make any décor “pop.” Besides a wide staircase that leads to the bedrooms, there’s a picture window and sliders to your second-floor balcony. The adjacent kitchen is sublime. A curved dining bar borders one end while a striking breakfast nook framed by three beautiful windows is at the other end. With a center island boasting ample storage, the cabinetry is sleek and modern. Stainless steel appliances, a flattop stove, built-in ovens, and walk-in  pantry. Separate laundry room, half bath and alcove area that is windowed and secluded behind a pocket door is perfect as a storage area, a home office, or a personal yoga studio.  Upstairs you’ll find 2  spacious guest bedrooms, guest bathroom plus master with ensuite bath complete with glass-walled shower room and deep garden tub with Jacuzzi jets. Besides the bedroom’s walk-in closet, you’ll find sliders that reveal another balcony with splendid water views. In even more resort style living, San Ruffino offers a community pool and spa that look out over the water. With green spaces and charming walkways and a private community pier, you’ll relish your relaxation and every magnificent sunset.

 

UPDATES Galore! 2 Bedrooms/2 Full Bathrooms

(Your First Mortgage)

This Holiday home was completely transformed with extraordinary renovations. The exterior gives off a cool, retro vibe while the interior is contemporary, yet inviting. Every detail in this 2 bedroom/2 full baths/1 car garage residence was thoughtfully executed. For starters, the layout is open, modern, and offers a split bedroom floor plan to provide guests and family members privacy. NEW porcelain floors were installed in the living room, kitchen, and guest bathroom. The living room is gorgeous and filled with natural light that reflects off the vaulted ceiling. Sliders lead to the enclosed back porch with its slate flooring and ceiling fan; a separate door leads to the fenced back yard. A large concrete patio makes the perfect spot for your gas grill and there’s plenty of space to host parties or give the little ones the run of the yard. Back inside, a striking wood burning fireplace, recently outfitted with a NEW marble hearth, separates this wide-open living room space from the stunning eat-in kitchen. The casual dining alcove is framed by three windows that look out to the yard. Recessed lighting streamlines the look. NEW porcelain tile floors shine while the NEW kitchen cabinets, granite countertops, glass tile backsplash, double sink, shining stainless steel appliances, and fixtures look like they were lifted from a gracious living magazine. There’s even a handy separate counter that also boasts a NEW granite countertop and NEW prep sink. This extra space not only provides more elbow room when you’re cooking, but because it is visible from the living room, it can serve as the spot to accommodate party platters or can be set-up as a bar area when entertaining. Both the living room and the kitchen were treated to NEW baseboards, making for a polished finish. The integration of these two rooms is very well done. An adjacent laundry room is nicely appointed with plenty of space and storage; it is windowed and has a utility tub. As for the guest bath, besides the NEW porcelain tile flooring, a NEW vanity is complemented by NEW horizontally placed tile in the shower/tub area. The sunny second bedroom is a good size. With its laminate flooring you can create anything out of this room. From personal yoga studio to private home office to a nursery or playroom. The master bedroom suite is peacefully idyllic. The same easy-care laminate flooring runs through the bedroom and into the roomy walk-in closet where a shoe rack and other shelving were carefully mounted to maximize its square footage. You’ll love the bathroom’s shower room. It also features a NEW vanity and a tub. Throughout this refurbished home, all the ceilings were NEWLY retextured. Both the interior and the exterior are NEWLY painted. The roof was REPLACED in 2014. Despite its proximity to the dazzling Gulf of Mexico, this property is NOT in a flood zone and is less than a 20-minute walk to Gulfside Elementary, Paul R Smith Middle School, and Anclote High School. A five-minute drive will get you to the world-famous Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks and the lush North Anclote River Nature Park. Not to mention, the amenity-rich 8,300-acre Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park with its campgrounds, nature trails, playgrounds, bike trail, volleyball, horseshoe pits, equestrian trail, shelters, and picnic areas. Besides the nearby Tarpon Springs Golf Course and all the dining and fishing and water sports that are uniquely Floridian, this one-of-a-kind community is tight-knit and family friendly.
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GORGEOUS Water Views!

(Your First Mortgage)
Topped with a NEW roof in 2020 and dressed in NEW interior/exterior paint and NEWER windows, this home boasts a fenced backyard and spectacular pond views. The large, sun dappled yard is decked with a patio and paving stones that lead out to the picnic table; perfectly positioned to take in all the natural beauty from the yard and the dock. Another sprawling shade tree in the front mirrors the one in the back lending lovely curb appeal to the tidy façade. Inside this renovated 2 bedroom/1 full bath/1 car garage home, you’ll find NEWER flooring plus NEWER light fixtures/ceiling fans throughout; adding to the inviting ambiance. You’ll love the stunning bath outfitted in neutral tones and modern accents. Both bedrooms are flooded with natural light and feature well-sized closets with sliders. As to the hearth of the home, the kitchen is light and bright with tiled floor/countertop, a pantry, gleaming white appliances, and a set of sliders to the outdoor space. The adjacent living room is wonderfully expansive and offers views of the water vista while the garage boasts a handy storage closet, a ceiling fan, and a separate entrance. This area can therefore be converted into anything: a garage tavern, personal fitness space, a playroom, or even the ideal home office. Situated just west of the main thoroughfare of US Highway 19 with all its shopping and dining options, this quiet community is NOT in a flood zone but enjoys the natural buffer of a magnificent lake for the best of both worlds in your Holiday home!