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Amazing Water Views From Your Balconies!

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Nestled on the glittering expanse of Florida’s intracoastal waterway is this spectacularly renovated 2 bedroom/2 bath condo. Not a detail was overlooked, nor was an expense spared in transforming every square inch of this picturesque residence. Bordered by two balconies (203 sf and 161 sf), the entire interior was treated to gleaming travertine flooring. Besides Impact doors and windows, the exterior sliders were outfitted with electric shades. Framing the home’s elegant, modern aesthetic is custom wood trim offset by mirrored accents, while every room is topped with crown molding and finished with 5.5” baseboards. Just beyond the foyer is a striking formal dining room and living room area lending pure elegance to this waterfront condo. Flooded with natural light, it presents superb floor to ceiling water views just beyond its balcony. Adjacent to the airy family room featuring a pair of balcony sliders and abundant space for relaxation and entertaining, is the kitchen that was thoughtfully designed and is a chef’s dream space. Luxury fittings by Brizo are set against a full complement of custom cabinetry contrasted by quartz countertops and KitchenAid brand appliances including an induction cooktop. From the dramatic center island to the custom-built wet bar’s LED lighting, undermount frig, storage, and glass shelving, this sleek space is ready for its Architectural Digest debut. As for the amenity-rich master suite, it has everything you’ve come to expect in a remodel of this scale: ample room for your furniture, access to your private balcony, more custom cabinetry and quartz, an indulgent shower room, dual sinks, and two walk-in closets; all enhanced by the subtlety of recessed lighting. The guest room is a lovely retreat dressed in plantation shutters with its own well-appointed bath. Both bedrooms are wired for ceiling fans and both baths boast Brizo fixtures. The laundry room was given the same discerning design treatment with its stacked washer/dryer by LG, custom cabinetry, utility sink, and handy built-in ironing board. A NEW Trane A/C with smart thermostat was installed in 2021. In addition to the convenience of under-building parking for residents, you’ll also enjoy additional storage in the garage area, an elevator, community pool, and party room. Recent building improvements include: NEW seawall (2021), NEW roof (2022), and NEW pavement (2023). When you DO decide to venture beyond these splendid borders, you’ll find yourself close to the popular Belleair Country Club, less than a mile to top-notch medical facilities and Morton Plant Hospital, and just a walk to downtown Clearwater with its scenic Coachman Park and The Sound. Minutes from restaurants, retail, the famous Clearwater Beach, and a 35-minute drive to Tampa International Airport, you’ll want for nothing in this exquisitely crafted paradise.

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.

Sun City Center, FL – Beautiful Home! Amazing Amentities!

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This spectacular Sun City Center home presents like a grand estate. Set back from the street, the graceful, pavered driveway curves up to reveal the stunning double door entry, accented with a barrel portico and elegant wrought iron gates. Well-manicured shrubbery dots the lawn beds retained by decorative concrete edging. Along with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, the 2-car garage offers side loading as well as a separate screen door. Inside, luxuriant hardwood flooring shines beneath vaulted ceilings and myriad architectural niches to suit your décor fancy. Aside from the well-designed formal dining area, the Great Room is a grand affair, boasting telescoping triple sliders leading to an expansive lanai area to suit all your relaxation/entertainment needs; the resort-style living you’ll enjoy year-round. Whether relishing the cozily covered section or out in the screened section, this is the setting for those great parties and those lazy weekends. This alfresco sanctuary is your staycation come to life! The updated kitchen is rich with finishes and fixtures for a little touch of Tuscany with its warm tones, fine counters, and cabinetry accompanied by a floating ceiling, along with a sunny breakfast nook dressed in plantation shutters, and a spacious pantry. As for the master suite, it is a true retreat, with the bedroom itself flanked to the left by gorgeous space that can serve as your home office, sitting area, private study, or personal fitness center, and to the right where you’ll find the indulgent bath complete with soaking tub, dual sinks, and a shower room. Both guest rooms feature lush carpeting, ceiling fans, and plenty of closet storage. Their updated bath is a study in contemporary styling: a fixed glass panel highlights the exquisitely tiled shower room, while recessed lighting illuminates the oversized countertop and its mirrored backsplash with sleek trim. The laundry room is well appointed, showcasing front load appliances, tons of cabinetry and storage, as well as a handy prep area. When you venture beyond your corner of paradise, you’ll find an amenity-rich community with a vast selection of activities in the Sun City Center Sports Complex including indoor/outdoor pools, fitness center, tennis/pickleball courts, golf courses, dog parks, archery, shuffleboard, softball, cornhole, volleyball, walking trails, horseshoes, and countless clubs that will pique any interest. You’ll want for nothing in this robust 55+ community that poses a low HOA fee of $50/year plus $324/resident/year for Sun City Center amenities and a one-time capital contribution of $3,000 upon purchase. This beautiful home is just north of the 2400-acre Little Manatee River State Park with even more amenities from camping to horseback riding to fishing, and just south of Sun City Center Blvd’s restaurants and retail. Who SAYS you can’t have it all??

Amazing Water Views! 2/2 Condo Near Clearwater Beach!

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Panoramic water views lend the rich, coastal experience to this stunning home in Horizon House on Island Estates. Within a five-block radius of this sought-after enclave, enjoy biking and running trails, a selection of retail and restaurants (including the famed Island Way Grill!) and the recently expanded Clearwater Marine Aquarium. You’ll live minutes from Clearwater Beach and Imagine Clearwater, the NEW 24-acre waterfront park/plaza with covered amphitheater, opening this summer. Unlike many of the building’s units that expanded the kitchen into the great room, the originally designed kitchen footprint is intact, leaving more usable living space to create an additional sitting area, add shelving to display art and photos, define a dining room, or entertain guests. This kitchen was significantly UPDATED in 2020. First, the exterior of the existing custom cabinetry was refurbished. Featuring three bi-level turntables; niche drawers to stow items like aluminum foil and candlesticks; a floor-to-ceiling pantry; and built-in broom closet, square footage is deftly maximized. Everything else was installed BRAND NEW. A hand-painted, fire glazed tile backsplash was built atop gleaming sparkle quartz countertops. In addition to the NEW deep corner stainless sink, garbage disposal, faucet, and contemporary cabinet pulls, this inviting kitchen was treated to four NEW GE Profile appliances, dressed in shining slate. There are NEW fixtures in both baths with a shower room in the master and jetted tub in the guest bath. 18×18 inch ceramic tiles flow throughout. The entire interior was painted in 2019. While the previous owner had sleek sliders mounted along the full wall in the living room, BRAND NEW balancers and slides are being installed on the double-hung windows. All will be professionally cleaned when this work is complete. Both bedrooms boast California Closet-style shelving to accommodate everything from clothes to supplies. There’s even a private storage closet down the hall that can house your seasonal décor and tools; conveniently located steps from the laundry room’s complimentary washer and dryer. Horizon House is not only impeccably maintained by its full-time, onsite property manager and staff in association with a selection of curated contractors, but the monthly fees also include basic cable, lobby Wi-Fi, electric, water, sewer, trash, and building maintenance. The dedicated board of directors have initiated some tremendous cost savings and improvements to benefit the shareholders’ investment including energy efficient boilers, upgraded A/C and elevators, BRAND NEW fitness center, NEW entry security, and NEW Miami Dade spec windows on the lobby level, to name a few. This co-op building’s fully funded reserves also make for a sound financial structure. From boat slips to bike storage, a glistening geo-thermal heated pool, and unparalleled vistas, 31 Island Way, originally constructed as a hurricane shelter, is now a lovely place to live the Florida Lifestyle.

Low Maintenance 3 Bed/2 Bath Plus Den Villa in Gated Community

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This custom-built, Nohl Crest villa is a rare find in St. George, Trinity’s stately gated community. It is one of only a few offering 3 bedrooms plus a den, providing more than enough room to make this home your own. Along with 2 full baths and a 2-car garage, this stunning residence boasts a Great Room topped with a magnificent tray ceiling, a formal dining area (just in time for the holidays!), and a kitchen with a charming breakfast nook surrounded by a trio of windows that frame the lush and roomy backyard. This home’s entrance welcomes you with a splendid barrel portico and leaded glass door crowned with a shining transom. A set of French doors off the foyer reveal the ideal home office that could instead serve as the perfect playroom or study. Natural light pours in to the common living space further illuminated by double glass doors unveiling the exquisite lanai which offers both shade and screened spaces for a versatile al fresco experience. As for the hearth of the home, the kitchen is dressed in gleaming granite, rich cabinetry, and top-of-the-line appliances. The spacious master suite is a retreat. Besides the sliders providing entrée to the lanai, you’ll love the dual sinks, delicious soaking tub, and the beautifully tiled shower room. Its splendid walk-in closet may even accommodate a dresser. In more splendid space, the well-appointed laundry room is light and bright, accented by a very handy storage closet and shelving above the machines. While new window blinds were just installed, the hot water heater was replaced in 2016 and the A/C in 2015. This home has rain gutters as well as a security system. And to really live your best life, residents may enjoy the stunning Fox Hollow Clubhouse and its wonderful restaurant, The Grille, along with access to the first-rate pro shop. The Fox Hollow Golf Club is available for membership with the chance to play on the notable Robert Trent Jones designed golf course. Beyond the borders of your little corner of paradise, you’ll be a few minutes to Mitchell Plaza’s retail and restaurants, 20 minutes to the Tarpon Springs Sponge Docks, a half hour to Tampa International Airport and the city’s world-class cuisine and culture, and only 35 minutes to the famed Clearwater Beach.