| This beautiful traditional home is located in the prestigious and desirable Harbor Bluffs neighborhood. Conveniently located near Indian Rocks Road and West Bay Drive, it is close to the Intracoastal Waterway, and to sunny white sand beaches on the Gulf of Mexico. Sand Key is only 15 minutes away. Shopping is available at nearby Largo Mall. This is an area with plenty of recreational opportunities, including swimming, sunbathing, boating, fishing, and golf. The Pinellas Trail passes nearby. It is a wonderful urban trail stretching from Tarpon Springs to south St. Pete. It is 12 feet wide, paved and handicapped accessible, and is perfect for biking, skating, or just a leisurely stroll! The home is in a no-flood and no-evacuation zone that extends to within half mile of the water, so no flood insurance is required. It is in an unincorporated city, so you enjoy lower property taxes, too. This one-story block home was built in 1962. It offers 1929 square feet of living space, with 3 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, plus a 2-car garage. It is comfortably situated on a 100 by 122 lot. The beautiful yard is a Certified Florida Plant Yard. It is landscaped with native and other drought tolerant plants, and uses in-ground and micro-irrigation systems for conservation and efficient watering. The privacy-fenced back yard is lushly landscaped, with orange, grapefruit, and banana trees, a butterfly garden, an herb garden, and a vegetable garden. You will enjoy the 100 gallon fishpond, too. The split plan home has freshly painted interior, new carpeting in the living room and 2 bedrooms, and a new 2002 entry door. The living room features a large picture window, with a view of the beautiful front yard. The carpeted dining room offers sliding door access to the huge screened lanai. The family room has ceramic tile floors, a wet bar, lots of storage, and sliders to the lanai. The screened lanai is 12 by 38. It has a ceramic tile floor, new roof, 2 skylights, ceiling fan, and door to the back yard. It is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy your tranquil garden paradise! The galley kitchen features updated oak cabinets, Formica counters, ceramic tile flooring, recessed lighting, breakfast bar, and built-in microwave. The Jenn-Aire stove, dishwasher, refrigerator, and water softener were new in 2000. All 3 bedrooms have carpeting, and its own Art Deco Style bathroom. The master suite offers walk-in closet, sliders to the Florida room, and private bath with ceramic tile, single vanity, and walk-in shower. The 2 guest rooms have wall-to-wall closets. The 2 guest baths have tile floors and single vanities. One bath has a shower only and the other a tub/shower combo. The 2-car garage has a lot to offer, too. You will find a workbench and loads of cabinet space, just right as a hobby area! Plus, there is a half bath and a laundry area, with a new 2002 washer and dryer. Some of the many extras included are new 2002 hot water heater, new 2004 heat pump and air conditioner, front porch entrance, ceiling fans, sprinklers, and more. This is a beautiful, well cared for home, in a sought-after area with many homes in the million-dollar and above price range. Everything you need, from schools, shopping, and dining to recreation and golfing, is close at hand. It is an easy drive to St. Petersburg for professional baseball games, and to Tampa, for professional football and ice hockey games. Tampa International Airport is under 40 minutes away, and you can be at Busch Gardens in an hour or less! Hurry and call for your personal tour of this desirable home! |