Pinellas Park, FL 3/2/2 Home – Built 2018

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Like a charming picture postcard, the exterior of this home is accented with a portico and decorative pillar and framed in lush, green grass. Built in 2018 with a lot size of .15 acres, the backyard is grand. It’s full of space to fill with loved ones on special occasions or chaise lounges and a grill for those lazy Sunday afternoons. The cozy, covered patio adds the finishing touch. Inside, the open floor plan is flooded with natural light courtesy of the embellished windows and sliders off the dining area. Creamy ceramic tile and rich laminate flooring bring wonderful contrast to the crisp paint, contemporary lines, curved archways, and recessed lighting. With the ideal complement of three bedrooms over a split plan, larger families are easily accommodated, or you’ve got that third bedroom to designate as your home office or personal fitness center. The modern, spacious kitchen is accessible from multiple sides and features a casual dining bar, dual sinks, tons of storage and countertop space, and stainless appliances that highlight the warmth of the cabinetry. Sweeping views of these common areas give this home that airy, uncluttered feeling offering all kinds of design possibilities. Both baths are beautifully dressed in fine fixtures and finishes; the guest bath boasts a tub while the master, a walk-in shower. The sleek appliances in the enclosed laundry room are topped with handy shelving. You will also appreciate the much-coveted walk-in closets! Besides the close proximity to Freedom Lake Park and Bardmoor Golf and Tennis Club, you’ll be less than a half hour from the glorious Gulf Coast beaches, Tampa International Airport, and live just minutes from all local retail and restaurants.

FABULOUS WATER VIEWS! Corner Unit Condo!

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Completely renovated less than a year ago, this corner, waterfront condo shines on the top floor of an Island Estates residence. Nestled on Mandalay Channel it faces the unparalleled Clearwater Beach Island bursting with restaurants, recreation, resorts, and spas. Not to mention the famous sugary sands! And the sunsets! Over 100K was spent to make the interior of this home as beautiful as its backdrop. The exquisite leaded glass front door is hurricane-rated and reveals views straight through the great room to the water. Between that gracious entryway and the scenic panorama, you’ll find updates everywhere: raised ceilings, 6-panel doors, sumptuous vinyl flooring, sleek porcelain tile, newer interior paint, decorative plantation shutters, and high-end solar shades. Custom closet organizers were fitted throughout. These recent renovations extend to the installation of baseboards, LED recessed lights, and extra storage closets. Adjacent to the great room is the slice of heaven that’s the multi-purpose sunroom. Whether used as a home office or a yoga sanctuary, the encircling windows immerse you in a grand setting. As for the kitchen and breakfast room, they’re ready for their photo shoot. From newer soft close cabinets to the rich glass tile backsplash and gleaming granite counters, you’ll also enjoy brushed nickel fixtures and stainless appliances. You can even take the party outside with direct access to the front patio. The laundry closet offers full size LG washer/dryer and wonderful storage. As you’d expect in a renovation such as this, the bedrooms and baths were given the royal treatment. The master suite not only boasts stunning water views but its ensuite bath features a linen closet and a granite-topped vanity alongside a frameless glass shower and gorgeous river rock shower floor. If you’re not dining alfresco on your private patio, you can join the neighbors on the residents-only dock to fish or lounge waterside where there are tables, a grill, and a smoker. Besides being equipped with an elevator, the building itself got a lovely facelift with NEW roof, NEW exterior paint, and resurfaced walkways. Other features include automatic hurricane shutters, covered reserved parking #6 plus exterior storage closet.  This might just be the place to live your best life! Please note: Association does not allow leasing or pets.

Water Views Abound! 2 Bed/2 Bath Condo

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Whether you’re looking to finally secure your winter getaway haven or downsize a bit, Tarpon Woods is an excellent choice in the Palm Harbor town of coveted Pinellas County. Fringed in soaring local greenery, these Mediterranean-styled condos are absolutely charming. This GROUND FLOOR unit in particular, with 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths, is graced with SPECTACULAR POND and WATER VIEWS offering an abundance of natural ambiance. A covered entryway welcomes you to the front door complimented by lovely landscaping and a large side window. Inside, from the spacious foyer you’ll see the shine of NEWER wood flooring throughout. The wide hallway reveals the rest of the common living spaces lending to an open and airy feel. The first stop is the kitchen, showcasing a wall to wall serving port and NEWER appliances, along with sleek, white cabinetry that can make any décor pop. Beyond the kitchen, you’re greeted by the Great Room plan, expansive enough to accommodate a full dining set and any furniture configuration in the living room. Take a step further to the sliding doors that reveal the cozy, covered patio nestled on a lush lawn and the blue and green vistas of your Great Outdoors. This layout is the ideal entertainment zone for Sundays at home or to celebrate life’s milestones. Both bedroom suites are dressed in plush carpeting and sparkling baths. The master boasts a generous walk-in closet with room enough for a dresser and its own set of sliders to a second patio that now houses a grill. A concealed laundry room is outfitted with appliances, storage cabinetry, and a window. Your community heated pool and spa is framed in loungers and adjacent to a shaded relaxation pavilion with tables and chairs. Monthly fees cover roof, exterior and grounds maintenance, water/sewer, trash, and basic cable. Residents must own one year before leasing and one small pet under 15 lbs is permitted. Relish this fabulous location – minutes from Ridgemoor Central Park and the famed John Chesnut Sr. Park on Lake Tarpon. Or take a 5-minute trip to the Lansbrook Golf Club, an 18-hole, par-72 Lane Marshall-designed course. Bordered by majestic trees, you’ll relish this quiet neighborhood that’s surrounded by dining and retail along the famed East

Palm Harbor, FL – 3 Bed/2 Bath Pool Home

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In the heart of Palm Harbor, the jewel of Pinellas County, sits this 3 bedroom, 2 bath, 2 car garage home. A fully fenced backyard surrounds this family pool home that boasts an exquisite shade tree on the front lawn. The fresh living room/dining room combo is not only airy and spacious, it reveals the al fresco entertainment space that includes a lanai accessible from multiple sets of sliders and a pool featuring plenty of areas from which to enjoy the exquisite Florida sun. Both the pool filter and pump were UPDATED in 2021. The welcoming interior complements the outdoor living space wonderfully. Vaulted ceilings reflect the natural sunlight while NEWER interior paint and light fixtures, plus NEWER laminate flooring, carpet in the bedrooms, and tile shine throughout. Both bathrooms were recently UPDATED including a NEW tub in the secondary bath, as well as flooring, tile, sink, vanities, lights. The eat-in kitchen is outfitted in NEWER appliances offset by a sleek glass tile backsplash that provides the perfect pop of color. Both baths are well appointed with fine fixtures and finishes that boast contemporary design aesthetics. Additional updates include NEWER washer and dryer in an enclosed, interior laundry room, NEWER water heater, NEWER HVAC, and NEWER garage door. Although minutes from St Joseph Sound, celebrated Caladesi Island State Park and Honeymoon Island, this home is not in a flood zone. Its irrigation system is reclaimed water. Along with all the superb nuances of this neighborhood from retail to restaurants, it is zoned for the excellent Ozona, Palm Harbor and Palm Harbor University schools, less than 30 minutes from Tampa International Airport, and the famous Clearwater Beach. It’s time to claim your corner of paradise.

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.