This spacious 2007 HOMES OF MERIT presents one of the finest...

This spacious 2007 HOMES OF MERIT presents one of the finest homes and best lots in the entire community. The corner lot is well landscaped and has a park-like setting. The covered front porch is 21'x8'2", there is a large, screened lanai, double car garage with new opener. Recent 2023 upgrades are roof, Franklin 5-ton AC with ducts and laminate flooring. In 2024, a new LG side by side frig with ice and water in door was added along with a new cooktop stove. A new Whirlpool microwave was added this past Jan. The open kitchen is loaded with extra cabinets and counter space including a large center island, a built-in desk with more cabinets and a dishwasher. The Tommy Bahama round table, 4 chairs and accent cabinet will stay. The kitchen area is 14'6'x10'6". The living room is currently used as a formal dining and is 18'x13'. The Tommy Bahama dining set features an expandable table, 6 chairs, hutch, corner cabinet and decorative unit. The master bedroom is 15'4"x14'4"and the Tommy Bahama set includes a king bed, dresser with mirror, chest of drawers and 2 nightstands. There are 2 large closets, 1 in the master and 1 in the bath. the floor is carpeted. Master bath has French doors, double sink vanity and tiled walk-in shower and lounging bathtub. The floor has ceramic tile. Bedroom #2 is 10'9"x12'9" which is plenty of space for a queen bed and the large closet and is carpeted. The guest bath has a single sink vanity and a tub/shower unit. The floor has a ceramic tile. The craft room which is 11'4"x23'6" was 3rd and 4th bedrooms, currently being used as utility room. It has carpeting with track lighting and shelves. The family room, 14'x29', is a large room with gorgeous stone electric fireplace and built-in cabinets with shelves. The floor is wood laminate and lighted ceiling fan. At the other end is a wet bar with mini fridge and microwave that remain. The wide hallway has 12 built-in cabinets. Laundry room has Kenmore washer and dryer. Storage room which is 12'x23'3" is off the laundry room. Lanai is 12'x20' and there are screens on 3 sides with roll shades on 2 sides. The floor is concrete. There is a covered patio which is 11'x11'9" and off the lanai perfect for grilling. Southport Springs Golf and Country Club (SPS) is a PREMIER 55+ community with superb amenities including a beautiful Club House with ballroom/stage for banquets and dances, fitness center, card room, a restaurant/tavern with a fully stocked bar. Activities include golf at the 18-hole golf course, tennis, pickleball, horseshoes, bocce, shuffleboard, power walking, bingo, potlucks, pool tables, and line dancing. You might prefer a dip in the heated swimming pool or relax in the two hot tubs. SPS has over 500 homes and is pet-friendly with a place to park your RV or trailer. SPS is less than two miles from shopping, medical facilities, dining, and houses of worship. Only 45 minutes from downtown Tampa and the Tampa International Airport. There are many nearby attractions like Busch Gardens, many beaches along the Gulf of Mexico. Go see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, TB Lightning, TB Rays, Orlando Magic, as well as spring training with the New York Yankees. Family fun is also readily available. The excitement of Orlando's theme parks includes Walt Disney World, Epcot Center, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld which are just 60 miles away. There is truly something for everyone in this friendly and wonderfully maintained Florida community.