ELEGANT FLORIDA LIVING WITH SPACE, UPGRADES & PRIVACY! Located in the Gated Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club, this beautifully appointed K. Hovnanian built home featuring a distinctive hip roof, attractive stackstone accents and an impressive list of recent upgrades. The architectural shingle ROOF was replaced in 2024 for approximately $19,000, and the 5-ton Champion AC was replaced in 2024, complete with an air purifier and 10 year transferrable warranty. Screened front entry welcomes you through a beautiful leaded-glass door with sidelight, while wood and diagonal ceramic tile flooring add warmth and style throughout the home. The spacious primary suite is privately located at the rear and features a tray ceiling, dual-sink ensuite bath with granite countertop, wood cabinets and a large walk-in shower with a convenient seat. The guest suite is positioned at the front of the home and features an attractive eyebrow window to let in natural light. At the heart of the home, the gourmet kitchen showcases rich cherry wood cabinetry with crown molding, granite countertops, a breakfast bar with pendant lighting, and an adjoining eat-in dining area with access to the lanai. Dining area is spacious with a view of the conservation behind the home. The great room is open to the dining area and features hurricane-resistant triple sliding doors valued at approximately $10,000, creating an effortless connection to the outdoors. Enjoy the outside in your oversized extended lanai, complete with an insulated roof, paver floor and peaceful private conservation views -ideal setting for morning coffee or entertaining guests. Flexible living space is another highlight, with a FLEX room off the foyer featuring an arched entry intended to showcase a formal dining room, however currently used as a den or easily adaptable as potential guest quarters. A second flex room at the front of the home features double doors is a great space for a home office or den and could be the 3rd bedroom with the addition of a closet. The interior laundry room includes a high-efficiency LG washer and dryer, tile floors and overhead storage. The two car garage with epoxy floor includes additional valuable tandem space perfect for golf cart or more storage. Additional upgrades include an AO Smith water heater, Culligan water softener, and a brand new $5,000 French drain system on right side of home that directs the AC drainage underground. The 2024 French-door stainless-steel refrigerator is included, and furniture is negotiable. A golf cart is also available for purchase separately. With its thoughtful floor plan, extensive updates, flexible spaces, oversized lanai, private conservation setting, and exceptional garage space, this home offers an outstanding opportunity to enjoy comfortable, worry-free Florida living. Located North of Tampa, just off major highway for easy commute to Ocala, Orlando, Tampa, Wesley Chapel, the Krate, Premium outlets, Wiregrass, medical facilities, airports, beaches and all the new establishments being developed. Tampa Bay Golf & Country Club is a Gated, 55+ community with No CDD fees and offers 2 golf courses, 2 swimming pools, clubhouse with full service restaurant, pub/grille, library, card rooms, billiards, fitness center, poker tables, social events, planned travel excursions and onsite entertainment at the banquet facilities. Lawncare, cable and wifi/ high speed internet are also included in the HOA. CALL TODAY to see why this IS the place to BE!
