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

Waterfront and Golf Course Views!

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Bright and beautiful, this 3-bedroom, 2-full bath, 2-car garage home sits on sparkling Lake Wedgewood with spectacular views of the Sandpiper Golf Course. Pride of ownership shows in every corner of this pristine property. Soaring vaulted ceilings and unique architectural niches grace this versatile floor plan; newly installed hardwood flooring and plantation shutters add distinctive ambiance. For holidays and hosting, the spacious formal living and dining rooms allow ample space to entertain. For those relaxing occasions, the airy family room boasts double rows of newer windows for a stylish statement. The adjacent eat-in kitchen is lit by sliders offering vistas of the gorgeous outdoor space. From its large breakfast bar to the sleek tray ceiling, you get a modern cottage vibe courtesy of the gleaming white cabinetry, butler’s station, and stainless appliances. There’s also a reverse osmosis system. Featuring a split bedroom floor plan, the master suite is lovely with its own set of sliders to the lanai and two walk-in closets. As for the ensuite bath, a door separates the shower from the unique back-to-back vanities. With access from three sets of sliding doors, the alfresco retreat is absolutely grand with covered dining areas set back from the heated pool and spa. Besides electric storm shutters, other updates/extras include new water heater (2020), new exterior paint (2019), new pool pump (2018), new irrigation pump (2018), new AC (2015), new aluminum roof (2005), and new CPVC plumbing (2005). Irrigation for the yard is drawn from the lake. Just an hour from Tampa, Sun City Center is a premier 55+ community with an abundance of activities and amenities including golf, indoor/outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, HAR-TRU tennis courts, dog parks, and over 200 social clubs that cover a full range of interests. Yes, you CAN have it all!

 

Close to Old Tampa Bay and Downtown Tampa!

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The bricked streets of this neighborhood lend lovely ambiance to the curb appeal of a 4-bedroom/3-full bathroom/2-car garage home in sought-after South Tampa. With an elegant portico entryway and graceful shade tree, the exterior was treated to new landscaping in 2020, creating a welcoming vista. Featuring a fenced backyard fringed in trees, you’ll enjoy the comfortable patio that’s perfect to accommodate your firepit and lounge furniture. There’s also a large expanse on the side of the home to park your boat and jet skis. A neat storage shed keeps outdoor essentials stowed while the garage’s additional ceiling height allows for the existing car lift. Indoors, boasting 2,080 heated SF and 2 A/C units, the floorplan was thoughtfully designed to give every room its own definition, while allowing each to gracefully integrate for a harmonious aesthetic. Clean lines and arched doorways provide the perfect backdrop for any décor. To begin in the stunning living room, it is topped with a large paddle fan and sliders to the cozy sunroom with its own door to the outdoor entertainment area. As for the dining room, it is surrounded in windows and offers enough space for the largest dining set. If a formal dining room is not your style, this room is flooded with plenty of natural light so can be converted into whatever suits your needs: from a playroom to a family room to a fully loaded home theater. Its proximity to everything in the home makes it incredibly versatile. An open and airy kitchen was refurbished in 2011 with new appliances and cabinets. Its rich tones offset stainless steel appliances that reflect the glass tile backsplash and contemporary fixtures. Besides a handy double oven and large pantry, a pass-through to the living room is perfect for entertaining and serves to open up the space between the two rooms. Lit by a large picture window, the adjacent breakfast room is just off the foyer with views into the dining room. A look at the master and its en suite bath reveals a changing area that sits between the two closets. Adding to the spectacular square footage it allows for any furniture configuration, as well as the addition of a private sitting alcove. (There’s even room for your exercise equipment so you can work out watching your wall-mounted television!) To give your guests or your live-in loved one some privacy, the second bedroom qualifies as another master suite boasting its own luxurious soaking tub, twin sinks, and separate walk-in shower. Lush carpeting covers all the bedrooms with the 4th bedroom currently serving as a spacious home office. Nestled between the shining Old Tampa and Hillsborough Bays you’ll be less than a 20-minute drive to downtown Tampa’s theatrical and cultural centers, its business district and fine dining. The same drive time will get you to the Florida Aquarium, Tampa International Airport, Tampa General Hospital, and the Westshore and International Malls, as well as Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino. In your spare time you can also indulge in the host of activities at Picnic Island, including kayak launches and visits to its beach dog park. If you are seeking academic excellence for your college-bound ones, both the University of South Florida and Tampa University are close by. Enjoy the seclusion of this serene neighborhood that offers Florida’s finest; all only a short journey away.

 

 

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.

 

Spacious Tampa Townhome with Water Views in Westpark Preserve

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Warm, welcoming, and impeccably maintained, this Tampa townhome shines.

An end-unit with 3 spacious and sunny bedrooms, 2.5 baths, and a 2 car garage; the scenic water views from the breezy screened lanai will make you feel relaxed and right at home!

The contemporary Montenero floor plan, courtesy of acclaimed builder Pulte Homes, provides a brilliant backdrop with tons of wide open space topped with soaring vaulted ceilings.

On the main floor, the generous living room offers a beautiful vista through the lanai’s triple sliders which effortlessly transitions into the well-appointed, eat-in kitchen with its smooth-top range, double sink, recessed lighting, breakfast nook, and amazing walk-in pantry.

Upstairs, the master suite boasts tree-top views of lush greenery that frames your private oasis. A deep, walk-in closet and a bath outfitted with unique oval soaking tub/shower surround is light and bright & features dual sinks, built-in vanity, and sleek fixtures.

All bedrooms & full baths are on the second floor, with the charming powder room on the first floor.

This exquisite home is situated in one of the area’s loveliest locations in gated Westpark Preserve. Immersed in rich Floridian foliage, yet easily accessible to the best shopping, downtown Tampa, and all transportation, the community showcases like an exclusive resort with its elegant pool and covered veranda. Monthly HOA fees cover roof, water/sewer, basic cable, trash, grounds & exterior maintenance, irrigation, exterior pest/termite control.