Heritage Pines Golf Course Home!

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From the elegant front portico and pristine landscaping to the spacious screened lanai with views of the verdant golf course’s 14th fairway, this house makes an absolutely lovely home. Three bedrooms and two full bathrooms offer ample flexibility to invite houseguests and/or to fashion a private study or yoga studio. A NEW roof was added in 2024 and NEW sliding doors installed in 2023. This Victoria III floor plan is filled with fresh Florida sun and includes nuances like bay windows and an entryway transom. Curved arches embellish doorways and sleek flooring make this inviting space shine. From the foyer the site line takes you through the formal living and dining rooms to the sliders revealing the almost 300 SF lanai, backyard, and golf course. The eat-in kitchen with windowed breakfast nook, granite countertops, tons of cabinetry, and slate GE appliances are all lit by recessed lighting. Another set of sliders leads to the outdoor space, making the perfect venue for relaxing and entertaining. A huge passthrough from the kitchen introduces the family room. Accented with another bay window and a casual dining bar, this room has Sunday Football and Movie Night written all over it! Over a split bedroom floor plan, the large master suite is well appointed with decorative niches adding architectural interest; a third set of sliders to the lanai brings the outside, in. Dual walk-in closets, dual sinks, and a tiled shower room complete the retreat. The other two bedrooms and full bath are immaculate. A sizable laundry room is a welcome alternative to these oft-garaged appliances. Heritage Pines is a premier 55+ community. Beyond the gates (where your guests will be welcomed at the guard house), you’ll enjoy a plethora of activities and amenities to share with family and friends. Besides the spectacular pool and jacuzzi, there are courts to accommodate bocce ball, pickleball, and tennis. The richly designed clubhouse welcomes you to a full-service restaurant accompanied by a fitness center, woodworking shop, crafts room, card room, and billiards table. In addition to low HOA fees (which cover cable and lawn maintenance), you’ll travel less than 20 minutes to Hernando Beach and the incomparable Weeki Wachee Springs State Park and less than 60 minutes to points south like Clearwater and Tampa International Airport. While you’ll appreciate the proximity to these destinations you’ll relish this quiet enclave in sought-after Hudson.

Ranch Home, Barn and Chicken Coop on 5+/- Acres!

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Nestled on five 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 and working chicken pasture. A NEW custom chicken coop was constructed in 2022, housing 7 hens and 1 rooster; all can be included in the sale. NEW front and side porch exterior lights were recently mounted. Additional big-ticket UPDATES include NEW roof, NEW hurricane windows and NEW skylights (all in 2021). Inside this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home, brilliant natural light illuminates the Great Room boasting a wood burning fireplace framed by natural stone, REFURBISHED in 2021. Vaulted ceilings add a touch of splendor and reveal the second floor’s hallway with airy affect. Other UPDATES include NEW wood blinds in the bedrooms, laundry, and master bathroom. NEW luxury vinyl plank flooring (NuCORE Rigid Core LVP) was laid in both upstairs bedrooms and the office/bonus room (2025). The master suite and office/bonus room were NEWLY painted in April 2025 along with the front door, side door, and back double doors. The closet bedroom doors were REPLACED in the secondary bedrooms (2021). 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 additional amenities, you’ll find a well-appointed laundry room with window, commode, and utility sink. A NEW whole house filtration and reverse osmosis system was installed at the kitchen sink and flows to the refrigerator (2021). Off the lanai is a storage room with shelving — the perfect spot to house holiday décor, luggage, and pool accessories. The completely covered back porch that runs alongside the shimmering pool makes for a setting to suit any celebration, its fan recently swapped out to a NEW 60-inch one with remote and multi-light dim brightness levels. The pool and tile-trimmed spa are topped with a birdcage offering an ideal 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 take you to stunning Sarasota as well as Siesta and Lido Keys, and another 10 to the Sarasota Bradenton International Airport. You’ll relish the sweet serenity of this private enclave.

Delight in the Stunning Architecture!

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Boasting myriad updates including NEW exterior coach lights (2025), NEW roof and flat roof (2024), NEW exterior and interior paint (2024), NEW landscaping (2025), NEWER HVAC (2023), NEWER hot water heater and electrical panel, and NEWER windows (2018), this 4 bedroom/3.5 bath home sits on a 0.2686-acre lot and shines with architectural interest — inside and out. A sweeping pavered courtyard introduces the stunning stained glass double door entry. Inside, solid wood floors gleam beneath the living room’s vaulted ceilings while the two-sided, wood burning fireplace warms both the living room and the kitchen. A sunken bonus room is nestled behind the living room revealing a wall of sliders to access the alfresco space. Ideal as the dance floor for your next party or as a home entertainment area (large enough for a pool table), this room features lovely light, a wet bar, and a wine frig concealed behind decorative cabinets. The separate formal dining room was treated to a spectacular inlaid tile design in its hardwood flooring. As for the spacious eat-in kitchen, a center island with a sink is surrounded by gorgeous cabinetry and an amazing wall of built-in cabinets furnished with glass. Ample shelving above the fireplace is perfect for displaying treasured mementos. Stainless appliances and track lighting complete this welcoming picture. The expansive master suite is beautifully appointed with a skylight, its own set of sliders to the pool (hidden behind plantation shuttered doors), and a large walk-in closet outfitted with plenty of glorious storage space including sets of drawers, baskets, and shoe ledges. The ensuite is decked out like a spa with a deep, jetted tub, dual sinks, heated towel bars, and a shower room accented with glass block and multi-directional shower heads. The three-way split of the remaining three bedrooms offers privacy to guests and family members. All the bedrooms are filled with Florida sunshine. The second and third bedrooms have great walk-in closets and share a Jack and Jill bathroom. The fourth bedroom presents with its own bath that also leads out to the pool and the hot tub on the screened lanai. Besides a whole house vacuum system and a wonderful laundry room, this unique home has been very well maintained. In this lush and leafy community, Westlake Village offers a variety of amenities like a clubhouse, park, playground, pool, walking trail, picnic areas, and tennis/basketball courts. The school district is also highly rated. All this beauty in sought-after Palm Harbor, one of the jewels of Pinellas County.

Exquisite Waterfront Living in Ultimate Luxury!

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Exquisite Waterfront Living in Ultimate Luxury! Experience unparalleled elegance in this extraordinary Tarpon Springs estate, designed for those seeking the highest standard of living. Stunning curb appeal, a spectacular pavered drive, and a grand entrance welcome you into one of Tarpon Springs’ finest residences. Throughout its spectacular 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, and 3 car garage, 10-foot ceilings, 8-foot interior doors, wainscoting, arched doorways, 5 1/2-inch baseboards, crown molding, and granite finishes shine. While the formal dining room boasts a tray ceiling and ample room to host sit down dinners, the gorgeous great room is appointed with a fireplace and contemporary hearth along with multiple sliders introducing the covered waterfront balcony; further expanding your entertainment venue. Speaking of which, the adjacent chef’s kitchen is worthy of its own magazine layout. Including a butler’s pantry, the huge, granite island offers ample space for both casual dining and displaying party platters. Bold pendant fixtures and recessed lighting illuminate the splendor of this space bookended by a storage pantry and a breakfast room framed by two picture windows. Custom features include upgraded cabinets with soft close drawers, under island cabinets and drawers for additional storage, KitchenAid appliances, double ovens (both convection), and an induction glass top crowned with a pot filler and decorative hood. As for the master suite, it is awash with sunshine that reflects off the tray ceiling and is accompanied by the en suite bath that shows like a fine hotel’s retreat. From the frameless glass doors of the indulgent shower room to the granite-topped counters and rich cabinetry, this oasis is picture perfect. The other two baths were treated to the same premium fixtures and finishes. On the lower level, the open-air lanai is magnificent, spacious enough for any furniture configuration and as an alfresco dining destination. There’s also an expansive side patio serving as the ideal spot for taking in the sun, lounging in the hot tub, or enjoying a cozy fire pit on those refreshing fall and winter evenings. Lush grass edged with decorative stone and slate form a charming pathway leading to the pavered walk and seawall completed in 2015. Panoramic water views include the 280-foot dock and two boat lifts (12,000 lb. and 2,500 Ib. Davit Masters) with direct drive motors. In addition to the home’s raised construction, beneath a standing, seam metal roof, a Trane A/C unit, lcynene insulation, and a central vacuum system are installed besides PGT hurricane-impact, insulated windows, and pocket sliders. Reclaimed water cycles through a Rainbird sprinkler system. The three-car garage boasts 2300 ft and 8-foot doors with their own battery backup. Beyond this uniquely designed manse, you’re surrounded by the absolute beauty of Tarpon Springs. Famed for its historic sponge docks, it’s a 5-minute walk to downtown’s eclectic shops and dining; a less than 5-minute ride to Sunset Beach and Fred Howard Park; a 20-minute boat ride to the magnificent Gulf of Mexico that leads to Anclote Key, Three Rooker Island, and Honeymoon Island; and a bit farther south to the world-famous Clearwater Beach. You’re also just a short distance from Delightful Dunedin, the multi-purpose Pinellas Trail, and only 40 minutes to Tampa International Airport and the city’s cultural hot spots. A golf cart friendly community with an annual HOA fee of $500, this one-of-a-kind house is a forever home.

Updated Executive Home In East Lake Woodlands

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Nestled on a private conservation lot, SPECTACULAR UPDATES grace this stunning 4 bedroom/3 full bath/3 car garage pool home. Surrounded by an impeccable landscaping and lighting design it also features a resort-style saltwater pool. This alfresco space is a tranquil sanctuary that boasts a covered dining area, plenty of space to sun, a pool bath, as well as an ideal space to relax and watch your favorite shows/sports and view the abundant wildlife. With sliders from the master suite, the kitchen, the family room, and the living room, you and your guests will savor this one-of-a-kind scenery. Beyond the grand front entrance’s etched glass doors, no expense was spared to set the stage for this beauty. Magnificent Acacia hardwood floors span the main living areas, with porcelain tile in the baths and laundry room, and lush carpeting in the bedrooms; all topped by 5” baseboards. The glowing Florida sun shines in from the beautiful Pella windows and sliders dressed in custom shutters and sheer verticals for the sliders. At the heart of this home, the kitchen is a work of art that seamlessly integrates into the surrounding living room, dining room, and gorgeous family room that showcases a travertine marble-faced, wood-burning fireplace. All soft-close cabinets are offset by lustrous granite countertops. Top-of-the-line stainless appliances gleam beneath recessed lighting. Along with the picture-perfect center island, breakfast nook, and the casual dining bar, you are set with plenty of spaces to accommodate party platters or quiet dinners for two. As for the large master suite, it offers a true retreat. It is totally UPDATED with custom cabinetry, dual sinks wrapped in granite, high-end fixtures and finishes, and a Jacuzzi spa; the tile and glass elements are exquisite. You’ll find the same royal treatment was given to the other two baths – they are simply luxurious. To complete the ALL-INCLUSIVE transformation of this stately residence, you’ll find many UPDATES THROUGHOUT including: interior and exterior paint, custom interior trim and crown molding, a ceiling retexture, lighting and electrical upgrades, a replumb of the ENTIRE home, an all-house water filter, a three-zone Carrier A/C with most of the original ductwork replaced in 2018, and a new roof and gutters in 2019. A new pool cage, filter, and pavers can also be added to this impressive list. In the Warwick Hills section of sought-after East Lake Woodlands, you’ll find an absolutely fabulous place to call home.