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.

Beautiful 3 Bed/2 Bath! HOA Maintains Lawn!

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This classic Florida family home in beautiful Spring Hill is surrounded by schools, restaurants, retail, and a well-regarded medical facility. For a beautiful boost of nature, Veterans Memorial Park’s illuminated fitness trail and playground, Weeki Wachee State Park’s river and water park, and Delta Woods Park, are minutes away. In less than two hours you’ll enjoy the famous sugary sands and attractions of the incomparable Clearwater Beach or indulge your cultural pursuits in the one-of-a-kind city of Tampa. Whether your family is growing, you want to accommodate parents/in-laws, or simply create a wonderful retreat from the world for yourself you’ll find great curb appeal and space in this 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a 2-car garage home. The welcoming foyer was treated to BRAND NEW tile. Beneath vaulted ceilings, the spacious living room glows with natural light and is made cozy by a beautiful, 3-sided fireplace framed in BRAND NEW tile while the large dining room on the flipside of the fireplace overlooks a picture window. BRAND NEW tile was also just installed in the large kitchen that is surrounded by lovely picture windows that shine in on stainless appliances. A laundry room features storage, NEWER appliances, and a handy utility sink. The master bedroom boasts a vaulted ceiling in addition to an entry set of double doors and gleaming flooring with an ensuite bath that feels like a spa. The step-up sunken tub is grand. It is flanked by the luxurious shower room featuring a central rain shower head, panel of valves, and intricate tile work, and on the other side by gorgeous cabinetry, dual sinks, accented by fine fixtures and finishes. The second bed and bath are just as sunny, charming, and well-appointed. The third bedroom, currently used as an office, represents a world of opportunity from a music studio to a yoga studio. Two outdoor spaces provide venues for lazy Sundays and those family gatherings. The screened lanai is accessible via the living room, and the patio (where your gas grill may take up residence) from a second set of sliders. All this stunning square footage is topped by a NEWER roof (2014) and climate controlled by a NEWER A/C (2014). The Gardens is an ideal community with winding roads, tennis courts, and an HOA fee which covers the cost of lawn maintenance. This might just be the home you seek!

Over .50 Acre Corner Lot Pool Home!

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Nestled on a .60-acre corner lot, this spectacularly updated pool home is set back from the street, showcasing an inviting covered porch. NEWER vinyl fencing encloses the enormous backyard framed by leafy shade trees. Featuring 3 bedrooms, 2 full baths, and a 2-car garage, the interior, the pool, and the lanai area were all REFURBISHED. NEWER flooring in the sunroom is accompanied by a NEW pool heater. NEWER lighting and outlets were installed in this lovely outdoor entertainment space. Inside, NEWER easy-care laminate flooring runs throughout the welcoming foyer, spacious living room, and charming dining area while the RECENTLY RENOVATED kitchen sparkles. From the gleaming cabinetry to the granite countertops and shining stainless steel appliances, you’ll enjoy a picture window revealing the yard as well as dual casual dining bars for breakfast on the go, or as the ideal spot for those holiday party platters! With easy access to the alfresco retreat, you’ll have the perfect venue to host life’s celebrations. For everyday tasks, a NEW washer and dryer were added to the laundry room in 2021. For those lazy weekends at home, the family room is the place to be! Also boasting NEWER laminate flooring you’ll have entrée to a multi-purpose bonus room you can transform into a play area or home office. Boasting two sets of sliders and lustrous floor tile, it leads out to the screened lanai and backyard. As for the well-appointed bedrooms, a true split floor plan gives your guests their privacy along with an UPGRADED full bath. The expansive master suite has all the amenities you seek, like a walk-in closet, vanity area graced with a NEWER granite countertop, and even an UPDATED shower room. As far as the infrastructure, you can check those big-ticket items off your list: NEWER septic field lines, NEWER gutters, NEWER electrical panel (2021), NEWER AC (2022), NEWER AC vents, AND NEWER windows and doors throughout (2022). Beyond the borders of this beautiful home, you’ll appreciate the vast selection of retail and restaurants and the short hop to stunning Hernando Beach as well as the close proximity to the fantastic, 11,000-acre Weekiwachee Preserve. This might just be where you need to be!

 

Picture Perfect Oldsmar, FL Home for SALE!

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Stunning landscaping frames this lovely 3 bedroom/2 bath/2 car garage home in the charming town of Oldsmar. A NEW ROOF and leaf guard gutters were added in 2014 and a fabulous SUNROOM was ADDED in 2000. This four-season space features panoramic glass windows to showcase the sun dappled yard, tile flooring, ceiling fans, and a portable A/C. A door from the sunroom leads directly into the secondary bathroom making for easy access with wet feet should a hot tub be on your wish list. Adding approximately 372 SF, this entertainment/relaxation venue will accommodate multiple layouts and options for enjoyment. Greeted by a barrel portico, the interior is open and flooded with natural light from the NEW WINDOWS (2018) accented by sleek plantation shutters. The formal living and dining rooms each boast a large, curved archway that contributes to the airy feeling. In 2017 NEW luxury vinyl flooring was laid throughout, while a NEWER tankless hot water heater was recently installed. Besides the cozy casual dining bar, the eat-in kitchen shines with recessed lighting, lustrous cabinetry NEWLY refaced, stainless appliances, and NEW hardware. As for the fantastic family room, you’re all set for football season and the holidays with tons of room for your lounge-worthy furniture and home entertainment center. A picture window displays the sunroom. You’ll find NEWER carpeting in the spacious master bedroom, alongside the UPDATED master bath with contemporary features and finishes including a beautiful, windowed shower room. One of the bedrooms is outfitted with built-in storage cabinetry; ideal to accommodate your work files or your crafts. The community of Eastlake Oaks offers amenities like a pool and playground. This quiet street is surrounded by all the retail and restaurants you could possibly want, is minutes from golf courses, schools, parks, and scenic Old Tampa Bay. Meticulously maintained, this home may just be the place for your next chapter.