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.

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

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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.

Pinellas Park, FL 3/2/2 Home – Built 2018

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Like a charming picture postcard, the exterior of this home is accented with a portico and decorative pillar and framed in lush, green grass. Built in 2018 with a lot size of .15 acres, the backyard is grand. It’s full of space to fill with loved ones on special occasions or chaise lounges and a grill for those lazy Sunday afternoons. The cozy, covered patio adds the finishing touch. Inside, the open floor plan is flooded with natural light courtesy of the embellished windows and sliders off the dining area. Creamy ceramic tile and rich laminate flooring bring wonderful contrast to the crisp paint, contemporary lines, curved archways, and recessed lighting. With the ideal complement of three bedrooms over a split plan, larger families are easily accommodated, or you’ve got that third bedroom to designate as your home office or personal fitness center. The modern, spacious kitchen is accessible from multiple sides and features a casual dining bar, dual sinks, tons of storage and countertop space, and stainless appliances that highlight the warmth of the cabinetry. Sweeping views of these common areas give this home that airy, uncluttered feeling offering all kinds of design possibilities. Both baths are beautifully dressed in fine fixtures and finishes; the guest bath boasts a tub while the master, a walk-in shower. The sleek appliances in the enclosed laundry room are topped with handy shelving. You will also appreciate the much-coveted walk-in closets! Besides the close proximity to Freedom Lake Park and Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club, you’ll be less than a half hour from the glorious Gulf Coast beaches, Tampa International Airport, and live just minutes from all local retail and restaurants.

FABULOUS WATER VIEWS! Corner Unit Condo!

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Completely renovated less than a year ago, this corner, waterfront condo shines on the top floor of an Island Estates residence. Nestled on Mandalay Channel it faces the unparalleled Clearwater Beach Island bursting with restaurants, recreation, resorts, and spas. Not to mention the famous sugary sands! And the sunsets! Over 100K was spent to make the interior of this home as beautiful as its backdrop. The exquisite leaded glass front door is hurricane-rated and reveals views straight through the great room to the water. Between that gracious entryway and the scenic panorama, you’ll find updates everywhere: raised ceilings, 6-panel doors, sumptuous vinyl flooring, sleek porcelain tile, newer interior paint, decorative plantation shutters, and high-end solar shades. Custom closet organizers were fitted throughout. These recent renovations extend to the installation of baseboards, LED recessed lights, and extra storage closets. Adjacent to the great room is the slice of heaven that’s the multi-purpose sunroom. Whether used as a home office or a yoga sanctuary, the encircling windows immerse you in a grand setting. As for the kitchen and breakfast room, they’re ready for their photo shoot. From newer soft close cabinets to the rich glass tile backsplash and gleaming granite counters, you’ll also enjoy brushed nickel fixtures and stainless appliances. You can even take the party outside with direct access to the front patio. The laundry closet offers full size LG washer/dryer and wonderful storage. As you’d expect in a renovation such as this, the bedrooms and baths were given the royal treatment. The master suite not only boasts stunning water views but its ensuite bath features a linen closet and a granite-topped vanity alongside a frameless glass shower and gorgeous river rock shower floor. If you’re not dining alfresco on your private patio, you can join the neighbors on the residents-only dock to fish or lounge waterside where there are tables, a grill, and a smoker. Besides being equipped with an elevator, the building itself got a lovely facelift with NEW roof, NEW exterior paint, and resurfaced walkways. Other features include automatic hurricane shutters, covered reserved parking #6 plus exterior storage closet.  This might just be the place to live your best life! Please note: Association does not allow leasing or pets.

Estate Pool Home on 1.48 Acres in New Port Richey!

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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!