Stunning Spring Hill, Florida Home!

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Clean architectural lines and lush, curbed landscaping introduce this lovely 4-bedroom, 2-bath, 2 car garage home in Spring Hill’s amenity-rich Villages of Avalon. A vinyl privacy fence embraces this utopia that includes a wonderful, screened lanai accessed via a triple sliding door. Outfitted with a ceiling fan and fabulous views, this space and the surrounding verdant grounds is the place where weekends and memories are made. Sharp and contemporary, the SPECTACULAR INTERIOR absolutely shines. The welcoming foyer ushers in the Great Room replete with curved archways and recessed niches, flanked by a spacious, windowed formal dining room. The adjacent kitchen is stunning. Lustrous Level 3 granite countertops shine beneath luxe cabinetry and atop the breakfast bar. From the tiled backsplash and UPGRADED ceiling/pendant lighting, UPGRADED floor tile/UPGRADED stainless appliances (still under warranty), to the café area that can be staged as a butler/serving section, an eat-in kitchen, a barista station, or a party planning office…this kitchen has it all! Every bedroom boasts UPGRADED carpeting, ceiling fans, and great closets. With all these accommodations there’s a nice selection to choose from to define any as a home office, playroom, or meditation retreat. The master suite is quite well appointed. Along with ample square footage for your furniture and a must-have huge walk-in closet, the bath is dressed in quartz countertops and features dual sinks, elegant fixtures, and a large, plate glass mirror. Decorative shower inlay highlights the magnificent roman shower. Free of curtains and sliding doors, this design serves to further enhance the haven. Overall, in addition to a great laundry room, you’ll enjoy a front yard and backyard sprinkling system, rain gutters, and an auto-screen for the garage door. This home is also pre-plumbed for a water softener. A sought-after community, Villages of Avalon offers residents a sweet slice of Florida Living with a grand clubhouse, activities center, fitness facility, and sparkling community pool. Nearby you’ll find all manner of restaurants and retail as well as close proximity to Suncoast Pkwy, Tampa International Airport, and its robust downtown full of fine art and fine dining. Isn’t it time to live the dream?

Gorgeous Pond and Golf Course Views!

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Nestled on the second hole of the famed Westchase Golf Course, this uniquely beautiful 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath townhome is not only Spanish Mediterranean-inspired, it features an abundance of architectural interest including curved archways and tray ceilings. The elite community of Saville Rowe Townhomes is both gated and amenity rich. From a heated pool to the grand clubhouse, residents enjoy access to other area comforts including pools and picnic pavilions, parks and playgrounds, tennis courts and nature trails. Also beyond the gate, you’ll find the distinctive luxuries of the renowned golf course with its own clubhouse, putting green, pro shop, and restaurant. Westchase itself is rich in retail and varieties of cuisine. This particular location affords privacy but access to everything. As for the interior, it presents like a spread in a magazine…no detail overlooked. The main floor’s open concept is brilliantly designed. You can appreciate all the space but still distinguish the definition of each room. Natural light pours in from the living room’s picture window and the sliders in the kitchen leading to the lanai. REMODELED in 2015 with ALL NEW STAINLESS-STEEL APPLIANCES, the kitchen is absolutely stunning with elegantly effortless fixtures and finishes. The cabinetry is topped with crown moldings while the countertops are dressed in granite. Beyond the casual dining bar is a wonderfully versatile area that can serve as a library, a dining area, or a cozy workspace. The second-floor master suite is a splendid sanctuary with lush carpeting, a shower room, a garden soaking tub, and a vanity connecting the dual sinks. The other two bedrooms are also gorgeously appointed. In 2014, one of the two was treated to built-in office cabinets with a desk and countertop, perfect for a home office or a study for a student. As for the outdoors, the lanai is spectacular. From the arched openings that frame the vistas of the golf course and verdant tree line to the striking tile floor, this multi-season veranda is multi-purpose. Evening cocktails, morning coffee, alfresco dining, or as a focal point for parties, it will be your go-to for life’s celebrations. This home’s additional UPDATES include NEW washer dryer (2010), NEW AC/heating system with transferable 10-year premium protection plan (2016), NEW water softener (2020), NEW commercial grade hot water heater (2021), NEW interior paint (2021), NEW commode in powder room (2022), and NEW carpeting in stairway and second floor (2022). Saville Row boasts a LOW HOA and CDD. The board oversaw the installation of a NEW ROOF in 2023 with no assessment passed along to the homeowners and plan a LANDSCAPING UPGRADE and EXTERIOR PAINTING in 2024; neither project incurring a special assessment. This might just be the place for you. Isn’t now the time to love the life you’re living?

Pond & Conservation Views! 3 Bed/2 Bath Home

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Besides water views and lush greenery courtesy of the neighboring conservation, this lovely 3-bedroom, 2 full bath home is RICH WITH RENOVATIONS…and plenty of space to enjoy family and friends. Besides the sunlit living and formal dining rooms, the stunning EAT-IN KITCHEN was UPDATED several years ago. Granite countertops and gleaming wood cabinetry are offset by stainless steel appliances and a stunningly tiled backsplash illuminated by under cabinet lighting. A casual dining bar is great for those quick bites on the go; it also makes for the perfect place to accommodate those holiday party platters! Natural light floods the adjacent family room (currently set up as a dining area). The versatility of this space as well as its placement just beyond the kitchen poses a multitude of design configurations, especially with one of three sets of sliders providing entrée to the incredible screened lanai. Accented with gorgeous pavers, this relaxation zone is multi-purpose. With half of the structure covered, you can enjoy it in all kinds of weather, while the other half is set up as a wonderful terrarium with a screened ceiling that disperses sunlight and raindrops to all your potted plants set in the rock garden. The rest of the outdoor space is just as idyllic. Another pavered section beyond the door is the perfect spot for your BBQ grill. A bench beneath a shade tree beckons as a quiet meditation corner. And the views? They speak for themselves. You’ll also love the privacy of the split bedroom floor plan. Both BATHROOMS were UPDATED several years ago. The master suite boasts lovely flooring, sliders out to the lanai, a smartly styled bath with a large walk-in shower and the “must-have” walk-in closet. Both of the other bedrooms are carpeted with the one currently being used as an office, offering sliders to the lanai from which to take those “working from home” breaks! With a NEW ROOF (2022), NEW ELECTRICAL PANEL (2022), and a NEW GARAGE DOOR (2023), the big-ticket items are all done. The community of Fairway Springs features a crystal blue pool and a generous clubhouse. This home’s ambiance is so relaxing, you’ll feel like you’re in the middle of nowhere accompanied only by peaceful vistas and the songs of the birds. What a perfect place to call your own.

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.

Clearwater, FL Condo! Near Beaches, Shopping and More!

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This absolutely charming one-bedroom, one bath condo boasts plenty of extras you WON’T FIND in all the units in this complex: vaulted ceilings to reflect the natural light, a walk-in closet with ample shelving and room for a dresser, and sufficient area for a full-size washer and dryer. Others can only accommodate stackable machines. All these extras are topped with a NEW roof installed in 2022. This sunny and open floor plan is welcoming with a spacious living room, dining area, and a smart looking kitchen featuring a breakfast bar. Along with loads of counter space, a double sink, and a cute open niche for your coffee cups and cereal bowls, the contrasting cabinet colors make an attractive design statement. As for the master bedroom, a wonderful alcove serves as the ideal home office or the perfect spot for your yoga mat! A pair of sliders open directly onto the enclosed balcony. Complete with a full wall of jalousie windows, you’ll enjoy the gentle breezes that filter into this little nirvana. The bath offers a contemporary edge as well as a tub and nice cabinet space. You’ll also have some great space to stow everything from seasonal décor to your surfboard with a storage closet off the balcony, attic storage above, and a secure community storage room. Lovely Hammock Pines is amenity-rich including a heated pool, hot tub, a cabana for entertaining, a couple of tennis courts, a maintenance area to vacuum/wash your car, and your own covered, designated parking space. Besides the gated entrance, there’s a separate gate for residents that provides direct access to SR-580. The HOA fees include water/sewer, trash, cable TV, pool, internet, maintenance of grounds, and pest control. Clearwater is ideally situated in sought-after Pinellas County; known for its easy access to everything. Besides all the restaurants and retail you could possibly want, you’ve got a 15-minute ride to the famed Honeymoon Island State Park and a 35-minute one to Tampa International Airport. You’ll also be surrounded by golf courses galore and minutes from “Delightful Dunedin” – home to street fairs and festivals. This is your new “get away from it all” vacation spot or a wonderful place to live year-round.