8697 ORANGE BLOSSOM DRIVE

This is the perfect home for those home owners that want a more maintenance free lifestyle. The sellers have provided a home that displays a pride of ownership with the many upgrades and improvements that make life just a little bit nicer and easier. The curb appeal stands to impress you with easy to care for landscaping showcased by Christmas and Foxtail palms (Self shedding and don’t require tree trimming) and Florida friendly plants. New Energy Star hurricane strength windows, hurricane strength front double doors and Wind Code Hurricane strength garage door gives you the security you desire for hurricane season. (2020) The patio door and garage side door have Kevlar covers for hurricane protection. Walk in through the front door into the open plan living and family room that features a wood burning fireplace. This 2 bedroom, 2 full bath, 1 car garage also offers a good size kitchen with plenty of cabinets and counter space with an eat-in breakfast nook area and bay window that looks out to the front yard. The master bedroom has 2 closets and an en-suite bathroom with a walk in shower. The 2nd bedroom has a walk in closet and the 2nd bathroom a garden tub. New toilets in both bathrooms and all faucets in both bathrooms and kitchen have been replaced. The best part of all is the slice of paradise that the poolside brings. The sparkling pool has a pebbletec pool finish and newer coping. You will love the automation this salt water pool offers with a self cleaning pool robot by Maytronics, a betta smart pool skimmer and pool filler along with the luxury of a controlled water temperature with the Tropical Heatwave and Tropicool,(2023) Jandy variable speed pool pump and Jandy TruClear Salt System (2021). Choose whether you want to float in full sun or covered shade with remote control SPF awning overhang and side umbrellas. When you are done in the sun, relax in the 11x11 cabana equipped with electrical outlets, a Hunter ceiling fan, and roll down blinds. Beautiful pavers surround the pool, backyard, side yards and front driveway. (2021) Some of the wood fence has been replaced. In addition, a solar powered attic fan (2020) insulation (2020) blown into the attic and a Rheem 15 SEER HVAC (2022) are all possible power bill savings. Roof 2016. Both the garage door and front door have remote control retractable screens so that you can enjoy the tropical breezes. This home is intended for the ones that prefer spending time at the beach versus staying at home doing the chores that come with a yard and pool. Great Seminole location and just steps to the Pinellas Trail. Come and take a look at this delightful homestead. The next step is calling it home. Both entry points to the house, (front door and back patio doors) are wheelchair accessible, as are both bedrooms and the master bathroom, the full paver walkway all around the house and the pool deck. (all barrier-free design) Room measurements are approximate.