Welcome to your dream home! This exceptional residence, every detail meticulously designed by a professional designer, is a showcase of luxurious living and sophisticated touches. Nestled on an oversized 1/3 acre lot with breathtaking lush landscaping, this 4-bedroom, 4-bathroom home features a 3.5-car garage and 4229 square feet heated and cooled plus almost 7500 SF total living space, offering an unparalleled living experience. Hundreds of thousands were spent on upgrading this home.
The oversized 1750 SF lanai features a pool and spa complete with a 40’ lap lane for swimming and a 20x15 section for play, filtered with the latest ionization technology for anyone with chemical sensitivities- there is no chlorine here! 30’x14’ of covered space finished with whitewashed cedar planks provides room for an outdoor conversation area as well as a stunning outdoor kitchen with a waterfall quartzite counter, built-in natural gas grill with rotisserie, burner for those seafood boils, large undermount sink and chef’s faucet, new outdoor refrigerator, a professional range hood, and enough room for seating and Haiku fans as well! Custom-installed lighting on the lanai rafters can be programmed to millions of lighting combinations, but the owner's fave is classic white. Klipsch surround sound and mounted TV make the perfect entertaining space. Indoor/outdoor living is enhanced with a sliding glass door that pockets into itself.
Whitewashed cedar ceiling planks continue on the front porch to welcome you through the full glass deco front door. A 20’ ceiling greets you in the foyer with sightlines to the pool. To the right is the custom office designed for functionality and classic beauty. Solid wood slate-stained cabinetry with solid brass hardware creates the charm found in old homes with a modern spin. The workspace is illuminated with undercabinet lighting, and a tray ceiling is accentuated by a stunning pendant light. The oversized dining room can seat everyone easily and has a tray ceiling with designer lighting.
This home has had a custom kitchen remodel to the tune of $150k. The cabinets were custom built in Ohio of ¾” solid painted maple wood with dovetail construction, pull-out trays, soft close, and careful thought for every space. A panel-ready, built-in chef’s refrigerator offers the most storage and ease, plus an amazing ice maker! The 48” natural gas dual fuel range has an electric convection oven for baking, a second oven, a griddle, and a commercial 1200 CFM custom-built vent hood was installed. The cabinet lighting was chosen for the optimal glow, and cabinets are accentuated by the seeded glass with refined glass shelves to remove the green layer often seen. The café area has an extended built-in cabinet to match the kitchen for a dry bar or extra storage space. The butler’s pantry cabinets house a coffee maker cabinet and space. Your new walk-in pantry has custom closet shelving, maximizing the use of space. The oversized island was maximized to the largest one slab of quartz that could cover without a seam and house a panel-ready, quiet, high-end dishwasher. The farmhouse apron sink was lovingly designed with a quartz sink shelf underneath to catch the drips as these things happen! $30k was spent on the countertops alone with a 3’ mitered edge and bump-outs enhanced by table legs and flush baseboard for a look of a refined piece of furniture.
All of this overlooks the great room that has a 20’ ceiling, custom-designed fireplace feature wall including 8” shiplap, roughhewn wood mantle, farmhouse mantle brackets, and hand-built cane cabinets on each side not only look amazing but also offer the perfect solution for storing the media components while ventilating. 5 in 1 surround sound with Klipsch speakers, subwoofer, and a 75” TV (an 85” will fit there if you wish). Oh, and the surround sound continues outside in a separate zone, so you can watch TV or listen to music out there separate from inside.
The pool bathroom has a keypad lock, so when you must go and forget to unlock the door, you can get in there! It is finished with a shiplap, custom vanity, and mirror, decorative tile in the shower with oil-rubbed bronze finishes, and even has its linen closet with custom shelving for all the towels.
The bonus room is large enough for a dual office/bonus, movie theater, home school room, game room, or even another bedroom (the bathroom is right next door). The mud room entry from the garage has a built-in storage and decorative coat rack. The storage closet off the garage comes with custom shelving and a gun safe. $25k was invested in the custom hardwood staircase with metal spindles built by the best craftsman!
Upstairs, your primary suite encompasses the entire north wing of the home with a sitting room and an oversized bedroom accented by a feature wall, plantation shutters, and tray ceilings. The ensuite has a free-standing tub, dual vanities, extra cabinets, a vanity make-up area, custom mirrors, a chandelier, and a water closet with a bidet feature. The linen and two walk-in closets have custom designer shelving, solving storage needs.
Across the house to the south are three bedrooms and a laundry room. Two bedrooms are Jack and Jill, each with its sink vanity and more walk-in closets with designer shelving. The front bedroom has an ensuite bath, linen, and a walk-in closet with more custom shelves. The laundry room is the size of a small kitchen! It finishes with cabinetry, counter space, and a deep sink. The washer and dryer convey.
The entire home is graced with 7” crown molding, craftsman wood casing around the windows, engineered hardwood flooring, Sherwin Williams Emerald matte finish paint, 8’ doors, upgraded 5¼" baseboard molding, and 3¼" door casings. A tankless gas water heater ensures never running out of hot water. The 3.5 car garage is finished with a custom floor, custom workshop with counter space, cabinets, a deep sink, a water softener and whole home water purification filter, extra cabinetry, and storage shelves convey with room for you to put a fridge. The wide paver driveway can park all the cars.
Outside, the yard is lovingly designed with curves and lush plantings to maximize natural beauty and privacy in the wide pie-shaped lot with 150’+ bordering conservation and a water view with a refined reclaimed water irrigation system to maintain it all. The exterior was painted in 2019 with one coat of Luxon XP primer, two coats of Sherwin Williams Emerald, and an extra protective layer of clear coat for armor that should last a LONG time. 30-year dimensional shingle roof, whole house gutters, Low-E dual pane windows, custom cut hurricane shutters. No flood insurance required, underground utilities, sidewalks.
Enjoy Starkey Ranch, with 22 miles of trails, community pools, playgrounds, parks, dog parks, tennis, an activities director, kayak/canoe access, and 800 acres of conservation lands in the Starkey Wilderness Preserve. Nearby, you'll find a new Publix, bank, shops, a new $44M K-8 Magnet school, and a public library within walking distance. Plus, it's just 25 minutes to sunsets at Fred Howard Park and world-famous beaches, 30 minutes to Tampa International Airport, and within a great school district. The Pasco County Sports Complex offers a plethora of activities for everyone. Come live the Starkey Ranch lifestyle and make this exceptional residence your own!