Water Front Living With NO Lawn Maintenance!

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This cozy, WATERFRONT home is nestled in Holiday, surrounded by Tarpon Springs, New Port Richey, and the glistening Gulf of Mexico. Overlooking Lake Tanglewood, the 2 bedroom/2 bath dwelling features water on two sides with just one neighbor on one side and a seawall around the water frontage. Here you’ll enjoy all the favorite local water sports; electric motorboats are permitted. Framed by palm trees and a lush lawn, the views are spectacular while the charming curb appeal extends all around to the stone patio in the backyard with ample room for loungers and a grill — accompanied by steps that lead down to the water’s edge. The light and bright interior has been treated to plenty of UPGRADES including NEWER plywood sub flooring and NEWER tilt-out windows throughout; most of the walls are sheetrock. The sunroom is absolutely glorious with a huge serving port from the kitchen, a vaulted ceiling, panoramic water views from two walls of windows, and a door to the yard. NEWER neutral carpeting graces the spacious living room and bedrooms topped by crown molding. The formal dining room is adorned with versatile built-ins for stowing and showcasing precious mementos. As for the UPDATED kitchen, it shares color contrasting, easy care laminate flooring with the adjacent dining room. NEWER QUARTZ countertops are flanked by NEWER STAINLESS appliances. NEWER CABINETS are outfitted with soft close drawers and space-saving Lazy Susan pullouts to house everything from spices to saucepans. The master suite is wonderfully sunny courtesy of its multiple windows and has ample storage thanks to its walk-in closet decked with shelving. The ensuite bath is well appointed. A BRAND-NEW washer and dryer were just installed in the storage room. Tanglewood Mobile Village Condominium is a 55+ community that boasts a heated community pool along with a clubhouse, shuffleboard and horseshoe courts. While no leasing is allowed, the reasonable monthly HOA fee of $143 covers lawn care, trash removal, and use of all amenities. Waterfront and sun-filled: THIS is the Florida lifestyle!

 

Trinity, FL Villa Near Fox Hollow Golf Course!

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This Nohl Crest-built 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. Located conveniently just off the foyer is the ideal home office that could instead serve as the perfect playroom or study. Natural light pours into the common living space further illuminated by sliding 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 rich cabinetry, expansive countertops and black appliances featuring a gas range. The spacious master suite is a retreat. Besides the walk-in closet, you’ll love the dual sinks, delicious soaking tub, and the beautifully tiled shower room. In more splendid space, the well-appointed laundry room is light and bright, accented by shelving above the machines. The hot water heater was replaced in 2023, roof replaced in 2020  and the A/C in 2022. This home is accented with a paver driveway and walkway to front door along with an oversized lanai area. 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.  Tampa International Airport and the city’s world-class cuisine and culture, plus the famed Clearwater Beach are within an hour drive.  What more could you ask for?

Delightful Dunedin Condo! AMAZING Water Views!

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“Delightful Dunedin” is home to this TOTALLY RENOVATED top floor condo situated on St. Joseph Sound in the 55+ community of Royal Stewart Arms. Even the walls are BRAND NEW! At just over 1000 SF, big-ticket items in this 2 bed/2 bath residence were completely replaced: NEW hurricane windows, NEW plantation shutters, NEW A/C, and NEWER electrical panel (2020). From the front entryway, feast your eyes on the spacious, sunlit space across the common living areas to the wide-open sunroom boasting SPECTACULAR WATER VIEWS. NEW fans everywhere whirl above the NEW interior paint job and NEW glacier marble flooring while the great room plan provides freedom for a variety of layouts. The kitchen’s contemporary yet cozy design is capped with a striking Italian chandelier. Gleaming NEW cabinets boast crown molding and a ton of storage. They are accompanied by a center island which features even more storage, and a casual dining bar with a unique countertop patterned after the Florida coastline. All NEW appliances blend seamlessly for a fresh aesthetic. In addition to an UPGRADED sink/NEW ice maker, not a detail was overlooked in creating a hearth for this home. The master suite enjoys access to the sunroom’s water views. It was treated to a beautiful barn door that leads to its bath and ties in perfectly with the artistry of this TOTAL UPDATE. Both bathrooms showcase sleek styling as well as NEW showers, NEW comfort commodes, NEW cabinets, NEW tile, NEW fixtures, NEW  bidet in primary bath. This amenity-rich community offers plenty of activities and venues. Besides the COMPLETELY RENOVATED clubhouse that contains a card room and pool/billiards tables, sauna/steam room, fitness center, and kitchen, an expansive community room is adorned with a stone fireplace wall. Outdoors, the solar heated pool is surrounded by lounge chairs. Sun dappled walkways crisscross verdant grounds dotted with benches and blooming shrubbery. There’s even a charming courtyard to connect with friends and neighbors. Or you may convene at the shuffleboard/bocci/tennis/pickleball courts, or the fishing pier, or the pavilion, or at a picnic area for some grilling and chilling. Watch the sunset from a waterside rocking chair. You’ll also enjoy covered parking, an on-site car wash, and an air pump station. No pets are permitted. Venture beyond to explore Downtown Dunedin’s quaint shops, amazing eateries, and street fairs along with the popular Honeymoon Island State Park. Could you want for anything more?

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.

Clearwater Beach Luxury Waterfront Condo!

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Spectacular views sparkle beyond this elegant 3-bedroom, 2 full bath CONDO at The Azure of Island Estates. This NEWLY CONSTRUCTED WATERFRONT residence of 46 units boasts fine amenities surrounded by sweeping vistas of the Intracoastal. Seller is also offering the ability to purchase separately a LARGE DEEP-WATER BOAT SLIP that can accommodate vessels upwards of 60’ in length; one of only 14 slips in the community. Designed by the prominent architect, Frank Fraze, from the marble tiled lobby to the resort-style pool/spa, private docks, fitness and yoga centers, stunning details shine…inside and out. Warm LED lighting glows throughout the interior that showcases an absolutely grand GREAT ROOM whose impact-rated windows overlook the WATERSIDE BALCONY. A dramatic tray ceiling reflects glorious natural light over the spacious great room, dining room, and sleek kitchen of contemporary design. European style, soft-close cabinetry is paired with gleaming quartz countertops, breakfast bar seating, a pantry, and modern fixtures and finishes. The primary bedroom has high tray ceiling and offers views of the shimmering intercoastal. The ensuite is luxe. A frameless set of glass doors reveal an expansive shower room flanked by gorgeous cabinets topped in quartz. Second bedroom makes for the ideal guest suite while the third bedroom can serve multiple purposes such as a study, art studio, or home office. In the large utility room GE appliances are complemented by soft-close cabinets and quartz countertops. Furniture and furnishings (excluding staging items/decor) are available for an additional cost. Along with a secure building entry system, this home offers TWO ASSIGNED, COVERED PARKING SPOTS with keypad access to the lobby. In addition to all the luxurious comforts of this exquisite haven, the surrounding community of Island Estates is a sought-after and exclusive enclave. From marvelous retail and restaurants, you’re minutes from the world-famous Clearwater Beach and PIER 60, walking distance to Clearwater Marine Aquarium, the multi-faceted Coachman Park, and just a 30-minute ride to Tampa International Airport. For Florida Living at its finest, you’ll love what The Azure has in store for your next chapter.