9517 MARBLEHEAD LANE

Under contract-accepting backup offers. 6 REASONS TO FALL IN LOVE WITH THIS PRISTINE 4 BR/3 BA HOME ON A PREMIER CONSERVATION LOT IN THE GATED WATERS EDGE COMMUNITY: 1) VERY PRIVATE, NATURAL SETTING – The home’s premier location within an enclave of just 5 homes on a quiet street is made even more remarkable by the acres of undevelopable conservation land in front and behind the home. It makes the most of its waterfront location with mature tropical landscaping and an oversized screened lanai with ample room for outdoor entertaining, including a covered seating area and large patio dining space. 2) OPEN, SMART FLOOR PLAN – From the high-ceiling foyer, you have easy access to 3 bedrooms and 2 baths. The living room is highlighted by beautiful arched openings to the expansive dining room, island kitchen (with stainless steel appliances) and custom-built breakfast bar with access to the screened lanai, lush backyard and pond. Wildlife abounds! The master suite is a tranquil oasis in the back of the home, with private access to the lanai and an ensuite bath with private toilet, upgraded shower and jetted tub. The spacious 3-car garage has a super workshop, ingenious storage platform and easy attic access. 3) TASTEFUL ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES – Nothing in this home is “builder grade,” after a complete renovation inspired by a neutral Tommy Bahama palette. It features eye-catching laminate simulated wood flooring and oversized baseboard moldings throughout, with high quality porcelain tile in the kitchen and bathrooms. Kitchen cabinets are solid maple, with dovetail joinery, soft-close hinges, full extension drawer slides, and granite countertops. The bathrooms feature high grade solid wood vanities with granite, glass and solid surface countertops. 4) PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE; NEW EQUIPMENT/APPLIANCES – Professionally engineered sinkhole remediation (2011) provides documented confidence in the home’s structural integrity. No insurance issues whatsoever. Quarterly interior/exterior pest control treatments (even inside the walls!). New flooring, cabinetry (2017). New cooktop and microwave (2017). Gutters/downspouts (2018). New AC system (2019). New hot water heater (2020). New exterior paint (2021). New lanai cage screens, no-see-um gauge with reinforced pet screen on lower portion (2022). New LG Refrigerator/Freezer, WiFi-enabled (2024). 5) PRACTICAL; FLEXIBILE TECHNOLOGY/SYSTEMS - Whole house water softener (no smelly water!). Central Vacuum. Invisible Fence underground perimeter pet fencing. Door, window and motion sensing security system (and smoke detectors) can be linked to Emergency Services. WiFi-enabled thermostat. WiFi- enabled refrigerator/freezer. 6) COMMUNITY AMENITIES; BENEFITS - The beautifully designed WatersEdge community includes 53 ponds and lakes and 426 acres of conservation land, providing unequaled natural beauty and wildlife viewing. Very low HOA fees of $485/quarter in a gated community with amenities including the Clubhouse event center, fitness center, game room and media room, a resort style pool, splash play area, 2 playgrounds, fishing piers and basketball/pickleball sport courts. Also included are: on-site security services, trash/recycling pickup 2x week, a generous Spectrum internet/cable package and reclaimed water irrigation twice weekly. Located just 30 minutes to Tampa & 15 minutes from charming downtown New Port Richey and just 9 minutes from the top-rated River Ridge school system! This one won’t last long!