1345 Hillside Dr., Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! Come see this updated and meticulously maintained 3BR/2BA home located in a Riverside Oaks subdivision in Tarpon Springs, the Sponge Capital of the World. If you are looking for location, value and great style, look no further! This beautiful home features a new roof (2021), a salt water pool with newly installed lights and NO-SEE-UMS mesh screen (2021), new exterior paint (2022), and new stamped concrete decking around the pool (2021). Upon arriving to this lovely contemporary style home, you will immediately notice its gorgeous curb appeal with well-maintained green lawn and a walkway leading to the front of the house. As you walk through a custom build courtyard with crushed shell landscaping, you approach a covered front porch with decorative railing. When you enter the home through newly painted double doors, you are welcomed with a spacious great room featuring a wood burning fireplace, luxury vinyl plank flooring, and a beautiful chandelier hanging from 18ft cathedral ceiling. The great room includes two sets of sliding glass doors that open to the pool area with screen enclosure and fenced-in backyard. The kitchen is separated from the great room by interior arched wall with 3 large columns adding a decorative element to this custom build home. The kitchen includes an eat-in area ideal for casual dining and features matching Samsung appliances (2021), “Creme of Bordeaux” granite countertops, new garbage disposal, recessed lighting in combination with pendant lights, and newly powder coated cabinets with soft closing hinges. The home offers a unique split bedroom floor plan with one bedroom and bathroom on one side and 2 bedrooms with jack and jill bathroom on the other side. The master bedroom features tile flooring, remote controlled ceiling fan/light, large walk-in closet, sliding glass door with an access to the pool area, and 3 windows bringing a great amount of light into the room. The master bathroom offers a Jacuzzi bath tub, walk-in shower and a double sink vanity with 2 mirrors and contemporary light fixtures on the wall. This bathroom is also accessible from bedroom #2 that comes with a remotely controlled ceiling fan/light and can be ideal as an office for someone working from home. Bedroom #3 is located on the other side of the home and features a sliding glass door, remotely controlled ceiling fan/light, one regular closet and one linen closet. The home also comes with a salt water pool that was recently resurfaced and retiled, and screened-in back porch that was updated with custom stamped concrete decking (2021). In combination with solar lights installed along the fence, it makes sitting outside perfect for entertaining and celebrating special occasions. There is a 2 car garage with an electric garage door opener and built-in shelving. The driveway includes an extra parking for an RV, a boat, or a golf cart that is street legal in Tarpon Springs. No HOA or CDD fees. Location, location, location! This beautiful home is centrally located with an easy access to Clearwater and Tampa. It is very close to highly rated schools, shopping areas, medical centers and hospitals, as well as Tampa International airport, Pinellas Trail and local beaches. Only 1.5 miles from Fred Howard Park and Sunset Beach. Florida living at its best! Schedule a showing today!