$585,000

This move-in ready beautifully maintained home has it all! 3 bedrooms plus an office, 2.5 baths and a convenient poolside half bath. LOW HOA. A MUST SEE. Situated on a very quiet cul-de-sac with private wooded and pond views, this beautifully landscaped home welcomes you with front garden plantings and inviting spaces inside and out. The heated saltwater pool and spacious screened lanai provide sunny and shaded areas for relaxing, entertaining and grilling, complete with an outdoor shower and pool-deck hose spigot. Newly painted pool deck and screen enclosure with new screens. Sliding glass doors from the primary bedroom, living room and family room connect the home to this peaceful outdoor setting. Open-concept living areas overlook the very private backyard, while additional family room windows bring in natural light. The split-bedroom floor plan includes a pocket door that separates the two secondary bedrooms and bathroom for added privacy. The primary suite features an updated bathroom with a deep soaking tub, separate walk-in shower and new plantation shutters in both the bedroom and bathroom. French doors lead to the office/den, creating a flexible space for work or hobbies. Strand bamboo and ceramic tile flooring run throughout, with updated wood-look tile in the kitchen and hallway and NO CARPET!. Updated kitchen features a breakfast bar, stainless steel appliances, a smooth-top range, microwave hood, solid wood cabinetry with soft-close features and full-extension pull-out drawers, a new backsplash and a new large and deep porcelain sink with under-counter water filtration. Additional highlights include ceiling fans throughout, a Sensi Wi-Fi thermostat and an insulated garage with epoxy flooring and drop-down storage. The roof and water heater were replaced in 2020, AC system was replaced in 2019. Set among Wallingford’s woodlands, wetlands and ponds, this home offers convenient access to I-75, US 301 and Tamiami Trail, with shopping, dining and recreation at the Mall at University Town Center and Nathan Benderson Park within easy reach. Enjoy access to Anna Maria Island’s Gulf beaches, Manatee Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Bradenton International Airport, with St. Petersburg and Tampa accessible via I-75. Make this inviting pool home your own piece of Florida paradise!