Grand Estate Home in Highlands of Innisbrook

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A stunning Arthur Rutenberg luxury home is nestled in the grand Highlands of Innisbrook on a premium golf course site that overlooks the Osprey South Course #8 fairway. Over a lot size of 15,002 sf (.3444 acres) shines this 4 bedroom/4 full bath/3 car side-loading garage. There are NEWER hardwood floors in three of the bedrooms and the office, NEWER draperies/verticals, NEWER plantation shutters everywhere, NEWER tankless water heater, NEWER tile roof and gutters, NEWER exterior paint, NEWER lighting and chandeliers. Architectural intricacies abound including barrel cut doorways, rich crown molding, graceful pillars atop decorative pedestals, tray ceilings, and sleek niches. Clerestory windows throughout sit above the eye line bringing in even more of the spectacular natural light. A double tray ceiling and sparkling chandelier usher you home to the grandeur of the living room’s coffered ceilings shining down on gleaming marble floors that lead to the sliders, uniquely positioned at a 90-degree angle to reveal the alfresco entertainment center. The dining room is wonderfully open and accessible offering a warm welcome to your guests when hosting more formal occasions. Recessed lighting and dramatic pendants illuminate the kitchen’s radiant color palette, center island with storage, butler station, and casual dining bar that comfortably seats four. Besides the NEWER stainless-steel sink, NEWER faucet, and NEWER dishwasher you’ll enjoy a large walk-in pantry as well as a breakfast area framed by sliders to the covered outdoor dining. The adjacent family room boasts an exquisite picture window over a gas fireplace, beneath another tray ceiling. In the well-appointed, windowed laundry room you’ll find NEWER cabinets, NEWER granite counters and stainless-steel sink joined by a NEWER washer and dryer. The master suite is introduced with its own foyer to unveil a picture-perfect retreat that also sports sliders that sit at a 90-degree angle for a panoramic vista. This haven is luxuriously complimented by its stunning bath complete with deep soaking tub with jets, large shower room, vanity, NEWER counters and sinks as well as NEWER shelving in the closets. The secondary bedrooms are spacious and sunny; their baths outfitted in fine finishes. Two are connected by a jack and jill bath, one displays a private screened patio, and another a NEWER walk-in tub. Behind glass French doors is the magnificent home office. Dressed in a built-in mahogany desk and cabinetry, a trio of windows form a brilliant alcove. Outdoors, the resort-style lanai is breathtaking. You’ll relish verdant views over splendid NEWER pavers. Surrounding the resurfaced, heated pool with spillover spa and NEWER pool equipment are plenty of relaxation nooks and NEWER cabinets and sink. The garden area is gorgeously landscaped with slate stepping stones and a cozy firepit area. Along with a whole house generator, water softener and central vacuum, the garage is air conditioned and has built-ins with tons of storage so may serve as a mixed-use space. This gated community has a 24-hour guarded entrance. Featuring four championship 18-hole golf courses, six pools, 11 tennis courts, a fitness center, a full-service spa and four restaurants; it is also connected to the Innisbrook Golf Resort, home of the PGA Valspar Championship. This manse defines distinctive living.

 

Champions Club of Trinity! Estate Home Overlooking 14th Fairway

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Nestled on the 14th fairway of a Robert Trent Jones golf course, this property’s impeccable new landscaping and dramatic portico-style entryway are rivaled only by the architectural stylings of the interior, with its cutouts and recessed decorative niches. With NEW exterior and interior paint, this 4-bedroom, 3.5 bath, 3-car garage home enjoys expansive golf course views. Classic double doors reveal both the formal living and dining room’s wide-plank wood flooring and crown molding. The family room is a beauty with its coffered ceiling and wall of sliders that pocket back to unveil the outdoor entertainment center. You’ll delight in the stunning eat-in kitchen boasting rich wood cabinetry, luminous granite countertops, a custom butcher block center island, farmhouse sink, and high-end Electrolux stainless appliances accompanied by a Sub-Zero refrigerator. The sunny first floor office is dressed in built-in cabinetry, a NEW granite desktop, and plantation shutters. The master suite presents an elegant tray ceiling, two walk-in closets, and a private set of sliders out to the pool, while its ensuite bath is a haven offering dual vanities and a soaking tub. NEW granite countertops and NEW faucets were installed in the secondary baths. NEW carpeting was laid in all of the bedrooms and also in the spacious bonus room that can serve as anything from a theater room, private fitness studio to a playroom. You’ll love the alfresco oasis that is impeccably pavered, featuring a shaded relaxation area and shimmering kidney-shaped pool. You’ll appreciate everything this private gated community offers including a spectacular clubhouse, resort-style pool, tennis courts, and a well-appointed fitness center. For graceful living in an amenity-rich setting, Trinity’s Champions Club is one of the finest subdivisions in the county.

Champions Club of Trinity, FL!

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In the grand tradition of gracious living, this Costanza-built home in the fashionable Champions Club gated community is amenity-rich and gorgeous! The front entrance boasts a curved and pavered drive leading to the immaculate three-car garage; perfect for housing your prized autos and recreational vehicles. The entry way is stately, yet welcoming with splendid columns, a barreled portico, and elegant doors with ribbed glass insets. As for the outdoor space, it backs to a privacy wall, so you’ll enjoy the sheer luxury of no rear neighbors. The lanai offers entrée from the living room, the family room, and the master suite. Edged in tropical greenery and surrounded by lush sod, the pavered lanai is stubbed for an outdoor kitchen while the yard provides ample room for a future pool. Indoors, there’s architectural beauty at every turn: travertine flooring, crown molding, tray ceilings, curved archways, transom windows, and striking fixtures. As for the family room, it is a grand affair. Flooded in natural light, this hub of the home features an impressive mantle that sits atop great built-ins and a gas fireplace. Besides being wired inside and out for surround sound, the accompanying media center is the place to enjoy your favorite sporting events. This one-of-a-kind family room is also stubbed for a wet bar to fuel your entertaining needs. Whether you like to enjoy your peace and quiet or host lavish affairs (or both!), the gourmet kitchen is up to the task. With the most charming breakfast room and a casual dining bar lit by pendants, the storage-abundant island is surrounded by the finest wood cabinetry, granite, and finishes. With a Thermador gas range, matching stainless hood, double-drawer dishwasher, ice maker, side-by-side refrigerator, double ovens, warming drawer, and a spacious walk-in pantry, you’ll want for nothing. The laundry room has tons of storage. It is an organizer’s dream. Formal living and dining rooms complete the picture perfection. Over approximately 3,643 square feet of indoor living space, you’ll also find 4 sumptuous bedrooms and 4 full baths. Adjacent to the master suite on the main floor, there’s also the ideal room to serve as your office/den/personal fitness center. Because it has a closet, it can even be used as a nursery or 5th bedroom. The master suite is a sanctuary with two walk-in closets and a private sitting room, while the bath presents dual sinks, a beauty station, a step-up garden tub, gleaming shower room, and a bidet. The hot water heater was replaced in 2019. Within walking distance of the renowned clubhouse, pool, spa, veranda, fitness center, and tennis courts, this is the world to live in!

 

Close to Old Tampa Bay and Downtown Tampa!

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The bricked streets of this neighborhood lend lovely ambiance to the curb appeal of a 4-bedroom/3-full bathroom/2-car garage home in sought-after South Tampa. With an elegant portico entryway and graceful shade tree, the exterior was treated to new landscaping in 2020, creating a welcoming vista. Featuring a fenced backyard fringed in trees, you’ll enjoy the comfortable patio that’s perfect to accommodate your firepit and lounge furniture. There’s also a large expanse on the side of the home to park your boat and jet skis. A neat storage shed keeps outdoor essentials stowed while the garage’s additional ceiling height allows for the existing car lift. Indoors, boasting 2,080 heated SF and 2 A/C units, the floorplan was thoughtfully designed to give every room its own definition, while allowing each to gracefully integrate for a harmonious aesthetic. Clean lines and arched doorways provide the perfect backdrop for any décor. To begin in the stunning living room, it is topped with a large paddle fan and sliders to the cozy sunroom with its own door to the outdoor entertainment area. As for the dining room, it is surrounded in windows and offers enough space for the largest dining set. If a formal dining room is not your style, this room is flooded with plenty of natural light so can be converted into whatever suits your needs: from a playroom to a family room to a fully loaded home theater. Its proximity to everything in the home makes it incredibly versatile. An open and airy kitchen was refurbished in 2011 with new appliances and cabinets. Its rich tones offset stainless steel appliances that reflect the glass tile backsplash and contemporary fixtures. Besides a handy double oven and large pantry, a pass-through to the living room is perfect for entertaining and serves to open up the space between the two rooms. Lit by a large picture window, the adjacent breakfast room is just off the foyer with views into the dining room. A look at the master and its en suite bath reveals a changing area that sits between the two closets. Adding to the spectacular square footage it allows for any furniture configuration, as well as the addition of a private sitting alcove. (There’s even room for your exercise equipment so you can work out watching your wall-mounted television!) To give your guests or your live-in loved one some privacy, the second bedroom qualifies as another master suite boasting its own luxurious soaking tub, twin sinks, and separate walk-in shower. Lush carpeting covers all the bedrooms with the 4th bedroom currently serving as a spacious home office. Nestled between the shining Old Tampa and Hillsborough Bays you’ll be less than a 20-minute drive to downtown Tampa’s theatrical and cultural centers, its business district and fine dining. The same drive time will get you to the Florida Aquarium, Tampa International Airport, Tampa General Hospital, and the Westshore and International Malls, as well as Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. In your spare time you can also indulge in the host of activities at Picnic Island, including kayak launches and visits to its beach dog park. If you are seeking academic excellence for your college-bound ones, both the University of South Florida and Tampa University are close by. Enjoy the seclusion of this serene neighborhood that offers Florida’s finest; all only a short journey away.

 

 

Room For The Entire Family!

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This magnificent 5-bedroom/3.5-bath/3-car garage home in the community of Oakleaf Hammock was built in 2016. An impressive list of updates makes this Ellenton manse even more of a gem: wood composite flooring throughout the main floor, wood blinds on all the windows, 4’ vinyl fence around the yard, lanai screening with custom shades, rustic wood facing on kitchen island, hurricane shutters for all windows/doors, in-wall pest system, and fresh exterior landscaping. The grand entry portico and adjacent patio space complements the backyard’s lanai that offers plenty of room for lounging/dining. Indoors, the living room features a stunning recessed ceiling and sliders to the lanai while the large dining room is lit by a picture window. The vast eat-in kitchen is a chef’s dream. High hats shine down on the luminous kitchen surfaces, stainless appliances, and the abundance of cabinets. A huge island doubles as a casual dining bar. You’ll love the master bedroom that boasts natural light, lush carpeting, and its en suite bath with twin sinks, a luxurious soaking tub, and a large walk-in shower. Both the powder room and the two upstairs baths are beautifully appointed. There’s also a spacious bonus room on the second floor that makes for an ideal home theater or home office. The community offers a gated entrance, streetlights, basketball court, picnic pavilion, and a playground. A 20-minute drive to the River Wilderness Golf & Country Club, this scenic subdivision is bordered by Tampa Bay and the Manatee River.