Picture Perfect Oldsmar, FL Home for SALE!

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Stunning landscaping frames this lovely 3 bedroom/2 bath/2 car garage home in the charming town of Oldsmar. A NEW ROOF and leaf guard gutters were added in 2014 and a fabulous SUNROOM was ADDED in 2000. This four-season space features panoramic glass windows to showcase the sun dappled yard, tile flooring, ceiling fans, and a portable A/C. A door from the sunroom leads directly into the secondary bathroom making for easy access with wet feet should a hot tub be on your wish list. Adding approximately 372 SF, this entertainment/relaxation venue will accommodate multiple layouts and options for enjoyment. Greeted by a barrel portico, the interior is open and flooded with natural light from the NEW WINDOWS (2018) accented by sleek plantation shutters. The formal living and dining rooms each boast a large, curved archway that contributes to the airy feeling. In 2017 NEW luxury vinyl flooring was laid throughout, while a NEWER tankless hot water heater was recently installed. Besides the cozy casual dining bar, the eat-in kitchen shines with recessed lighting, lustrous cabinetry NEWLY refaced, stainless appliances, and NEW hardware. As for the fantastic family room, you’re all set for football season and the holidays with tons of room for your lounge-worthy furniture and home entertainment center. A picture window displays the sunroom. You’ll find NEWER carpeting in the spacious master bedroom, alongside the UPDATED master bath with contemporary features and finishes including a beautiful, windowed shower room. One of the bedrooms is outfitted with built-in storage cabinetry; ideal to accommodate your work files or your crafts. The community of Eastlake Oaks offers amenities like a pool and playground. This quiet street is surrounded by all the retail and restaurants you could possibly want, is minutes from golf courses, schools, parks, and scenic Old Tampa Bay. Meticulously maintained, this home may just be the place for your next chapter.

Spring Hill 3/2/3 + Den! Gated Community

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Welcome to this lovely Spring Hill home that is both cozy and spacious. Besides the curb appeal, a classic barrel portico entryway welcomes you to 1900+ square feet where you’ll find 3 large bedrooms, 2 baths, and a 3-car garage; a portion of which can serve as that workshop you’ve always wanted! With updates that include NEW ROOF BEING INSTALLED APRIL 2024, NEWER carpeting in the bedrooms, NEWER interior and exterior paint, NEWER vinyl flooring, and a NEWER A/C unit installed in 2019, you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your morning coffee from the screened lanai while overlooking your landscaped grounds. The kitchen is bright and open, featuring stainless steel appliances, recessed lighting, a walk-in pantry, and a convenient casual dining bar for those breakfasts on the go! When hosting parties and dinners you’ve got a formal dining area as well as extra space off the kitchen to accommodate your guests. The open and bright family room is wired for surround sound and gives access to the lanai area through sliding doors.  There’s even a great den that makes for an ideal home office, a personal gym, a music room, or a 4th bedroom. Both baths are spotless with the master boasting a wonderful soaking tub and a walk-in shower. Unlike many homes where the washer and dryer are in the garage, you’ll love the laundry room that offers access into the garage. Besides the LOW quarterly HOA fees (that include basic cable) and no CDD fee, this Spring Hill neighborhood is well located. Reach Mary Giella Preparatory school via the community’s walking path or check out the middle and high schools that are also highly rated. Quail Ridge is a charming, gated community nestled along a conservation area and accompanied by an assortment of biking and walking paths. Residents are free to board their golf carts to explore the ponds to fish, the playground to spend sunny afternoons, and the woodlands to catch glimpses of local wildlife. Jump on any number of nearby thoroughfares (I-75, I-4, Suncoast Parkway, I-275) to explore Florida, or take a 35-minute ride to Tampa International Airport. From your location, you are still a short drive to Home Depot, as well as a wealth of restaurants, medical facilities, country clubs and parks, and the one-of-a-kind Gulf of Mexico. There’s nothing NOT to love about this home and its encompassing amenities.

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.

Bradenton, FL Water View Townhouse!

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This waterfront townhome is as open and airy as it is beautiful. Nestled on a quiet cul-de-sac and introduced by a pavered drive and full of spectacular updates, you’ll feel that relaxation vibe as soon as you walk through the door. Beneath vaulted ceilings, hardwood flooring gleams throughout while the great room plan reveals the spacious living room shining with natural light and offering views into the dining area, gourmet kitchen, and up into the open loft. The ground floor primary suite is a retreat topped by a tray ceiling and boasting a large walk-in closet along with private access to the screened lanai. You’ll find the bath especially luxe. Lovely finishes and smart tile accents are surrounded by dual sinks, a soaking tub, frameless glass shower room, and built-in shelving. A chic powder room and laundry room also occupy the main floor. As for the kitchen, it was brilliantly designed with sleek, white cabinetry, a textured glass backsplash, and flush mount stove top. Quartz counters add nuance. Contrasted by stainless-steel appliances they are accompanied by a walk-in pantry and casual dining bar. On the second floor of this split 3-bedroom and 2.5 bath home, the carpeted loft makes for the perfect playroom, gaming room, home yoga studio, or just another space to chill. Adjacent to this versatile area is the ideal home office; secluded and quiet. The additional bedrooms are completely cozy with lush carpet, big closets, and ceiling fans. The second full bath is well appointed. Beyond the confines of this stunning home, the Harmony at Lakewood Ranch community is amenity-rich featuring a fitness studio, clubhouse, resort-style pool, playground, and great walking trails. Bradenton is also a wonderful town to call home full of golf courses, ample green space, and all the restaurants and retail you could possibly want.

Trinity, Florida Low Maintenance Villa!

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Close to the famed Pinellas Trail and Fox Hollow’s renowned golf course and clubhouse, you’ll find this lovely, 3-bedroom, 2-full bath home in the gated community of Trinity’s Upper Montclair. Situated on a quiet cul-de-sac and surrounded by impeccable landscaping, the classic Florida architecture includes an elegant, barreled portico supported by stately columns at the entrance that are mirrored in the foyer’s interior. Windows of all shapes and sizes bathe each room in natural light. Both the airy living room and dining room open onto each other; perfect for entertaining. Structural design devices like arched doorways, decorative niches, cutouts, and stacked ceiling in family room lend beautiful ambiance. The spacious family room is outfitted with two alcoves bringing dimension and functionality to this space that is complemented by the sunny eat-in kitchen’s neutral tile, rich cabinetry, ample countertops, and large casual dining bar. The generous breakfast nook is lit by a trio of windows that, along with the sliders from the family room, offer views of the lush greenery beyond the cozy, screened lanai. As for the bedrooms, they are equally charming with the master suite boasting a deep, jetted tub, dual sinks, separate shower room, and huge walk-in closet. Along with a well-appointed laundry room, and a cost-saving irrigation system sourced from a community well, the residents of this striking subdivision have benefit of a fabulous community pool and an HOA that covers exterior painting, lawn maintenance, tree trimming, and trash removal. This is the little slice of heaven you’ve been seeking!