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.

Spyglass of Fox Hollow Pool Home!

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Set well back from the street in an idyllic cul-de-sac, you’ll find this stunning 4 bedroom, 3 bath, 3 car garage pool home in the renowned enclave, Spyglass of the Villages at Fox Hollow. From the lush lawns and classic portico entryway to the fully fenced resort-style backyard, your family will make indelible memories within these walls. Besides the architectural interest throughout, you’ll appreciate the NEWER UPDATES including lush CARPETING (2021), TILE ROOF (2019), and A/C (2018). Inside, you’ll be greeted by HARDWOOD FLOORING in the grand foyer that reveals the lovely formal dining room and its picture window backdrop. From either of these vantage points you’ll gaze through the formal living room to the alfresco retreat’s shimmering pool and covered dining topped by a birdcage with vistas of the lush backyard dotted with shade trees. The eat-in kitchen is spectacular. Framed by two graceful archways and a windowed breakfast nook, recessed lighting shines down on solid wood cabinets, gleaming granite, and elegantly tiled backsplash, all offset by NEWER stainless-steel appliances. The adjacent family room is spacious and picture perfect. A wood burning fireplace and hearth are surrounded by built-in niches to display family mementos and photos. With its own lanai access dressed in NEWER honeycomb window treatments, you’ll naturally expand your hospitality venue to host the holidays and celebrate life’s happy milestones. The floor plan is the coveted 3-way split; lending the privacy ideal to accommodate in-laws, returning college students, or guests. These three bedrooms are charmingly appointed accompanied by splendid baths. But those spaces are also ripe to serve as a serenity room, home office, or personal fitness center! As for the amenity-rich master suite, the grand list starts with private access to the pool, a charming sitting area surrounded by a window trio, a tremendous walk-in closet, Master bath boasting solid wood cabinetry, luminous granite, dual sinks, built-in vanity, soaking tub with a view, contemporary shower door, striking fixtures and finishes, a private commode room, and high-end tile throughout. Overall, this well-established neighborhood is sought-after for its solid design and construction along with its proximity to fine restaurants and retail, superior medical facilities, and the best of the Florida lifestyle from golfing to sailing. This kind of house is a home.