Set on a picturesque .26-acre lot in the coveted Original Carrollwood community, this stately home greets you with a brick paver driveway and charming water feature leading to a portico-covered entry. This meticulously cared for single-story home showcases 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and spans 2,238 htd sq ft. Culinary enthusiasts will enjoy the kitchen with richly appointed 42-inch cabinets featuring glass insert accents, a built-in pantry with pullouts, an “L” shape breakfast bar topped with stunning granite and pendant lighting, a cooktop with vent hood, and a full suite of stainless appliances including a built-in oven and microwave, dishwasher, double door refrigerator. A double stainless sink beneath the windows offers views of the outdoor freestanding kitchen and pool/spa area. The living room centers around a stone surrounded wood-burning fireplace. Bright and airy is the family room which presents an entertainment alcove lined with tile and sliding glass doors leading to the screened pool deck with a spa that cascades into the pool, and a stand along grill-bar perfect for entertainment. The owner’s suite features graceful double doors opening to the ensuite bath with a granite topped vanity and double undermount sinks, and a seamless glass stunningly tiled walk-in shower. Secondary generously sized bedrooms have amply sized closet space. This gem is a piece of Floridian heaven – not just a home, it’s a lifestyle. Original Carrollwood boasts four parks that enhance the residential experience. White Sands Beach offers a scenic view of Lake Carroll, a 210-acre private lake that provides a community concrete boat ramp, and is ideal for boating, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing, and is highlighted by a July 4th Parade and BBQ. A shaded pavilion with picnic tables, benches and grills, lavatories, and outdoor shower are perfect for lakeside gatherings. Scotty Cooper Park features a fishing dock, playground, and shaded pavilion. The Carrollwood Recreation Center has a large room with a spacious dance floor, and well-equipped kitchen, and is available for rent for your private social events. Behind the Rec Center are four lighted tennis courts, a playground, soccer field, and walking/jogging track. Original Carrollwood Park on Orange Grove Drive is a fenced 10-acre space featuring a playground, baseball diamond, walking/jogging path, park benches, and a shaded pavilion with picnic tables. Additionally, just north of the entrance to Original Carrollwood Park is a dedicated Dog Park. Extensive community events include New Year’s Eve fireworks, Easter Egg Hunt, Halloween Parade, Christmas Luminaires Lighting, Christmas Boat Parade and more. No HOA! The Carrollwood Civic Association fee is part of the annual tax bill. Carrollwood Elementary school walking distance away is now expanding to serve grades pre-K through 8th. This prime location provides easy access to Dale Mabry Hwy., shopping, dining, medical facilities, Tampa International Airport, sporting venues, and all that Tampa Bay has to offer.
