Dunedin, FL 3/2/2 Townhouse in Waterfront Community!

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DUNEDIN FLORIDA!  GATED WATERFRONT COMMMUNITY WITH POOL, SPA AND PIER!  This 3-bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 car garage home is nestled in the premier gated community of San Ruffino. A PRIVATE ELEVATOR will transport you over your three floors. At street level there’s a sunny entry foyer and your garage, accompanied by French doors that lead to one of three outdoor areas. The second floor is brilliant and beautiful with its Great Room layout that includes room for your dining furniture. Rich wood flooring is contrasted with a neutral color palette that will make any décor “pop.” Besides a wide staircase that leads to the bedrooms, there’s a picture window and sliders to your second-floor balcony. The adjacent kitchen is sublime. A curved dining bar borders one end while a striking breakfast nook framed by three beautiful windows is at the other end. With a center island boasting ample storage, the cabinetry is sleek and modern. Stainless steel appliances, a flattop stove, built-in ovens, and walk-in  pantry. Separate laundry room, half bath and alcove area that is windowed and secluded behind a pocket door is perfect as a storage area, a home office, or a personal yoga studio.  Upstairs you’ll find 2  spacious guest bedrooms, guest bathroom plus master with ensuite bath complete with glass-walled shower room and deep garden tub with Jacuzzi jets. Besides the bedroom’s walk-in closet, you’ll find sliders that reveal another balcony with splendid water views. In even more resort style living, San Ruffino offers a community pool and spa that look out over the water. With green spaces and charming walkways and a private community pier, you’ll relish your relaxation and every magnificent sunset.

 

Corner Lot! Fenced Back Yard! Updated Kitchen and Baths!

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On a spacious corner lot with a sun-dappled front yard, you’ll find this 3 bed/2 bath/1 car garage home with tons of wonderful upgrades. Combining the best of traditional Floridian architecture with contemporary renovations, this welcoming residence is also less than a 10-minute drive to Indian Rocks Beach, the Pinellas Recreational Trail, Largo Rec Center, and the 354-acre Walsingham Park with its boat ramp, playground, fishing platforms, trails, dog park, and picnic shelters. Bordered by the shimmering Gulf of Mexico, this is just an incredibly special community. Great care went into making this home’s exterior both attractive and efficient. Beautiful grass graces the entire property. A neutral-colored, hurricane-rated fence was installed around the perimeter in 2015, while hurricane panels are outfitted on all the windows. The cozy back porch is wood planked, covered, and well maintained. There’s plenty of room for barbequing and for pets to have the run of the yard in the brilliant Florida sunshine. The interior too, feels just like home. It’s light and bright and very inviting. The foyer’s lovely rectangular tiles and wainscoting introduce the sunken living room’s wide-open space and its over-sized windows. As for the kitchen, it was treated to a masterful transformation in 2014: shining glass tiled backsplash, rich quartz counters, and stunning cabinetry with satin-polished pulls; all topped with crown molding. This heart of the home also features an eye-catching architectural niche above the sink and a handy hot water dispenser. Appliance upgrades include: microwave in 1999, dishwasher in 2006, refrigerator in 2009, and range/convection oven in 2012. A striking butler’s pantry completes the picture. There is also a separate utility room off the kitchen that is carpeted, offers plenty of extra storage, and even ample space to add an arts and crafts station! The overall layout of this home is absolutely ideal. You’ll love the formal dining room accented with a chair rail that bisects the complementary color selections. It is comfortably nestled between the kitchen and the amazing family room with its retro-style, sunken entrance. Built-ins and cabinetry were designed to accommodate technology and all kinds of family mementos. Lush carpeting and a tilted wall of windows shaded by an awning set the tone for relaxation with views to the outdoor space. A sought-after split bedroom floor plan lends privacy for houseguests and family members. The pristine master suite boasts brilliant natural light and walk-in closets. Its bath was expertly redone in 2007 with fashionable fixtures and finishes. With the second full bath refurbished in 2018, the other two bedrooms include immaculate carpeting, crown molding, and professional paint jobs. The third bedroom is currently a home office but could also serve as the perfect playroom or study. There are endless ways to define the rooms in this house! For cost efficiency, the yards are kept thriving by the well water that supports the irrigation system. The water heater was replaced in 2019, the new sprinkler pump added in 2020. There’s a programmable thermostat, smoke/heat detectors, and a security system. Despite its proximity to the best beaches and marinas in Florida, this property is NOT in a flood zone. With nearby schools, shopping, dining options, and a quick drive to both Tampa and St Pete’s airports, you CAN have it all in Seminole!

Stunning Tarpon Woods Estate Home!

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Like an architectural beauty tucked in the Hollywood Hills, this 5-bedroom/5.5 bath home is uniquely distinctive. Reminiscent of a Frank Lloyd Wright design, it features magnificent entry doors in addition to soaring ceilings, creative built-ins, richly stained woods, craftsman cutouts, and shining glass; a home like no other. Both the formal living room and family room showcase rustically elegant fireplaces while the stately formal dining room presents sliders to the picturesque outdoor entertainment center. The updated gourmet, eat-in kitchen boasts a breakfast room, a huge center island with cooktop, and a serving port that offers panoramic views of the outdoors. A butler’s pantry shines with its undermount lighting and specialized cabinetry. On the first floor you’ll find a lovely guest suite that now serves as a home office; plus a powder room. The master bedroom feels like it belongs in a grand hotel with the updated bath’s dual rain shower heads in the shower room and a Jacuzzi tub. Featuring a stone fireplace, the suite includes 3 walk-in closets plus sliders to a private balcony overlooking the oversized pool that goes to a 9’ depth. Poolside, an outdoor kitchen and bar seating make complete the retreat. In even more luxurious amenities, an interior hot tub is adjacent to a separate sauna. They connect to a stunning pool bathroom. With a large laundry room, a 2-car garage plus a golf cart garage, this manse in Tarpon Woods is 10 minutes from John Chesnut, Sr. Park and the magnificent Lake Tarpon.

 

UPDATED Throughout Clearwater Pool Home!

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For gracious living in the Countryside area of Clearwater, consider this impeccably remodeled and freshly painted 5 bedroom/3 bath/3 car garage pool home with a shingle roof installed in 2015. Flawlessly landscaped, stunning pavers introduce the double doors of the grand entrance. Besides new wood floors, new baseboard molding, and lush new carpeting, new tile and granite counters shine in every bath; each dressed in fine finishes and fixtures. The master’s ensuite bath is polished to perfection with dual sinks, large closet, walk-in shower, and modern soaking tub. Adjacent to the well-appointed laundry room with new cabinets and counters is the gorgeous gourmet kitchen that rivals any magazine spread. A study in casual elegance, not a detail was overlooked from every conceivable type storage to the utilitarian ease of the design aesthetic. Crown molding tops the new white wood cabinetry while new granite countertops, a marble back splash, and gleaming stainless appliances are lit by pendants and high hats. This wide-open space flows beautifully into the expansive family room that features unique ceiling/accent beams as well as a stone-framed fireplace flanked by a wet bar and wine frig. Enjoy views out to the fenced yard’s screen enclosed pool and shaded entertainment area boasting a wet bar and serving port from the kitchen. Tucked in a quiet neighborhood surrounded by Tampa Bay’s best shopping and dining, this executive-style home is only 40 minutes from downtown Tampa and its international airport.

Clearwater Classic & Elegant Pool Home

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This Clearwater beauty boasts a stately, yet welcoming exterior. A velvety lawn is split by a gracefully curving path that leads from the circular driveway to the grand entrance. A lovely array of shrubbery edges the vista. The sun dappled backyard is dotted with shade trees & verdant border hedges; it feels like a grand estate that is home to an exquisite outdoor entertainment center. Gorgeous French doors from the living room reveal the covered dining area alongside the screened in, sparkling pool. Inside, the gorgeous renovation shines in every detail. Situated on a little over .75 of an acre, this 3600 SF, 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with a 3-car garage has been treated to new paint and stunning new flooring throughout. Natural light just floods every room and showcases the splendid fixtures and finishes. While the contemporary floorplan is sublime, details like exposed beam ceilings and warm wood surfaces make it exceptionally inviting. The well-appointed kitchen is a dream with stainless steel appliances reflecting lustrous granite counter tops on the center island & casual dining bar. The updated master suite is a study in luxury with private access to the yard, a spacious shower room, and a standalone soaking tub beneath an octagonal window. Other features include: a huge laundry room and recessed lighting. Minutes from the magnificent Belleair Country Club, the Belleview Biltmore Golf Club, and the wonderful waterways of the Tampa Bay area, this is an executive style home with a true “wow” factor.