Trinity, Florida Villa with Pool!

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From the magnificently landscaped front and back yards to the resort-style alfresco entertainment center that features a shimmering freeform pool with ornate paver and pebble surround, as well as a large, covered dining area, this 2-bedroom plus den/office, 2 full bath, 2 car garage home in the gated St. George enclave in Trinity’s Fox Hollow is idyllic. On this OVERSIZED lot, recent HIGH-END UPDATES include a BRAND-NEW ROOF installed this month, NEW screening for the lanai, NEW pool pump, NEW electric vehicle charging station, and a NEWER A/C with UV light installed in 2021. Hurricane window in master bedroom, hurricane sliders in master bedroom and great room and hurricane garage door were installed in 2016 along with new garage door springs in 2022. Inside you’ll be greeted by a dramatic foyer topped with a barrel-vaulted ceiling to mirror the front entry design. Triple tray ceilings crown the great room plan showcasing full views of the stunning outdoor space. The adjacent kitchen is more than just a cook’s dream, it makes for a wonderful gathering space with its casual dining bar, wine frig, and windowed breakfast nook. Pendant lighting illuminates the granite countertops, shining cabinetry and fixtures, while clerestory windows mounted above contribute natural light. A separate formal dining area is beautifully integrated into the plan with accessibility from all rooms — just awaiting the holiday season! The den/office space was treated to elegant french doors, planked flooring, and boasts a huge picture window; the multi-purpose possibilities are left to your creativity! Like a suite in a spa, lush carpeting, crown molding, and private entrée to the lanai and pool define the master bedroom that includes a sunken garden tub, dual sinks, and gleaming granite, alongside a separate shower room. The second bedroom is also well-appointed with its full bath offering a modern styling take. The tour of this lovely home is complete with a windowed laundry room offering ample storage atop side-by-side appliances. Monthly association fees cover lawn maintenance that includes trimming of bushes and trees plus exterior painting. Beyond these doors, a short walk brings you to the famous Fox Hollow Golf Course and Club and a short drive reveals all the restaurants and retail you could possibly want! With Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park just north, the unparalleled Gulf of Mexico due west, and the renowned town of Dunedin just south, here’s your home…just like you pictured it.

Amazing Water Views! 2/2 Condo Near Clearwater Beach!

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Panoramic water views lend the rich, coastal experience to this stunning home in Horizon House on Island Estates. Within a five-block radius of this sought-after enclave, enjoy biking and running trails, a selection of retail and restaurants (including the famed Island Way Grill!) and the recently expanded Clearwater Marine Aquarium. You’ll live minutes from Clearwater Beach and Imagine Clearwater, the NEW 24-acre waterfront park/plaza with covered amphitheater, opening this summer. Unlike many of the building’s units that expanded the kitchen into the great room, the originally designed kitchen footprint is intact, leaving more usable living space to create an additional sitting area, add shelving to display art and photos, define a dining room, or entertain guests. This kitchen was significantly UPDATED in 2020. First, the exterior of the existing custom cabinetry was refurbished. Featuring three bi-level turntables; niche drawers to stow items like aluminum foil and candlesticks; a floor-to-ceiling pantry; and built-in broom closet, square footage is deftly maximized. Everything else was installed BRAND NEW. A hand-painted, fire glazed tile backsplash was built atop gleaming sparkle quartz countertops. In addition to the NEW deep corner stainless sink, garbage disposal, faucet, and contemporary cabinet pulls, this inviting kitchen was treated to four NEW GE Profile appliances, dressed in shining slate. There are NEW fixtures in both baths with a shower room in the master and jetted tub in the guest bath. 18×18 inch ceramic tiles flow throughout. The entire interior was painted in 2019. While the previous owner had sleek sliders mounted along the full wall in the living room, BRAND NEW balancers and slides are being installed on the double-hung windows. All will be professionally cleaned when this work is complete. Both bedrooms boast California Closet-style shelving to accommodate everything from clothes to supplies. There’s even a private storage closet down the hall that can house your seasonal décor and tools; conveniently located steps from the laundry room’s complimentary washer and dryer. Horizon House is not only impeccably maintained by its full-time, onsite property manager and staff in association with a selection of curated contractors, but the monthly fees also include basic cable, lobby Wi-Fi, electric, water, sewer, trash, and building maintenance. The dedicated board of directors have initiated some tremendous cost savings and improvements to benefit the shareholders’ investment including energy efficient boilers, upgraded A/C and elevators, BRAND NEW fitness center, NEW entry security, and NEW Miami Dade spec windows on the lobby level, to name a few. This co-op building’s fully funded reserves also make for a sound financial structure. From boat slips to bike storage, a glistening geo-thermal heated pool, and unparalleled vistas, 31 Island Way, originally constructed as a hurricane shelter, is now a lovely place to live the Florida Lifestyle.

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.

Gorgeous 3/2/3 Home with 1.28 Acres!

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Set back from the street at the end of a graceful drive and behind a barrel vault portico, you’ll find much more than meets the eye in this lovely home! Besides the 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, the 3-car garage has one bay designated as a handy workshop complete with workbench and A/C. Dotted with a gorgeous selection of mature trees, this 1.2788-acre lot has a fenced area for horses as well as a rustic barn with stalls. These pastoral grounds offer thousands of possibilities to accommodate any sanctuary you’d like to create. Inside, vaulted ceilings soar over the formal living and dining rooms. A well-placed selection of windows stream natural light. NEWER easy care laminate flooring and NEWER carpeting that was recently steam cleaned run through this sunny home. The eat-in kitchen presents a cool, contemporary vibe with multiple access points and sleek, recessed lighting that shines down on NEWER granite counters, sinks, and faucets. NEWER stainless-steel appliances bring the whole aesthetic together while sliders to the lanai bring the outside, in. The family room is spacious and flanked on either side by the kitchen’s casual dining bar and yet another set of sliders to the screened lanai that wraps around a corner, providing some wonderful vantage points from which to enjoy your relaxing or entertaining hours. All the bedrooms feature lush carpeting. Both baths are outfitted in NEWER granite counters, sinks, and faucets; the master bath boasts a deep garden tub with soothing water jets. Along with a well-appointed laundry room, a NEW filtration and water softener system and NEW A/C were recently installed. The entire interior was also treated to a NEW paint job. This home is currently on septic and well systems, but county water will soon be available. You’ve found that little slice of heaven you’ve been seeking in the Golden Acres Subdivision in New Port Richey.

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