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LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! PRIDE IN OWNERSHIP abounds in this beautiful MOVE-IN READY SOUTH TAMPA FAMILY HOME. Built for entertaining and comfortable living, this spacious home includes the added convenience of a HIGHLY DESIRABLE LOCATION. With numerous upgrades, the stunning architectural design of this 4 Bedroom, 3.5 Bath, 2 Car Garage, two story home starts at the 8' tall entry door and continues with VOLUME CEILINGS, CUSTOM WAINSCOTING and TRIMWORK, and CROWN MOLDING as well as AMPLE SIZE ROOMS THROUGHOUT. Enter a spacious foyer with convenient access to a LARGE ENCLOSED OFFICE, as well as a direct view to a lovely COVERED LANAI. The foyer's wainscoting continues into the extra-large family room and the space opens into its gracious OPEN FLOOR PLAN. Step further into your NICELY APPOINTED KITCHEN with its FULL SUITE of STAINLESS-STEEL APPLIANCES, 42-inch uppers, granite counters, tile floors, and large pantry. The LARGE DINING SPACE can easily accommodate a large family table for those sit-down meals or special occasions. This level also has a half bath for the convenience of guests while maintaining the privacy of your bedroom level. The mudroom off the garage has a drop zone for backpacks or sporting equipment. Also notice a FULLY FENCED BACKYARD with grandfather oaks that keep you cool on those hot summer days as you sit back and relax on the ample lanai, within clear view of the large playscape. Upstairs, just off a quiet SITTING AREA, you’ll experience the LUXURIOUS PRIMARY BEDROOM with two walk-in closets, an EN SUITE BATH with separate GARDEN TUB and shower and his/her vanities. There are 3 ADDITIONAL SPACIOUS BEDROOMS upstairs, two share a Jack and Jill bath, and the third has its own FULL BATH, a walk-in closet and a MURPHY BED that adds flexibility. This third bedroom would be ideal for out-of-town grandparents or guests to relax in during their stay. Also upstairs - right where you need it - is a LARGE, CONVENENTLY LOCATED, LAUNDRY ROOM. All that plus the MANY ADVANTAGES OF THIS HOME’S GREAT FAMILY FRIENDLY LOCATION! Situated just 3 walkable blocks from TOP-RATED Ballast Point Elementary School, this home is less than 1/2 a mile from Ballast Point Park, a boat ramp/pier, Tampa Yacht Club, and Perennial Farm Riding Academy. Less than a mile away is BAYSHORE BLVD; home to the annual GASPARILLA PARADE, BREATHTAKING VIEWS OF TAMPA BAY, and the second longest continuous sidewalk in the United States (4.5 mi. long, 10 ft. wide), which is great for cycling, running, or family walks any time of the year! If you want to satisfy your culinary interests, there are multiple dining options within a few blocks, including Mad Dog’s and Englishman, Strachan’s Ice Cream, Bocelli’s Modern Italian (to name a few). The famous BERN’S STEAK HOUSE is just under 5 miles away. For entertainment, the easy access to NEARBY DOWNTOWN TAMPA opens opportunities to visit Ybor City, Amalie Arena, the Straz Center, and so much more. If you want to venture just a bit further, its location is approximately 20-30 minutes from BUSCH GARDENS, St. Petersburg, Weedon Island, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, and Indian Rocks Beach. Finally, the home is just about 6 miles from the UNIVERISTY OF TAMPA, and about 16 miles from the UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA. Make this your home and enjoy easy access to these and many more activities that its convenient location has to offer!