225 Highland Woods Dr., Safety Harbor, FL 34695

Elegance Abounds…. Situated in the sought after GATED community of Highland Woods in the heart of Safety Harbor. Minutes to quaint downtown and “Phillippe Park” of Tampa Bay. Luxury custom built by Mark Maconi Homes. Over 3,600 Sq Ft. of luxurious Florida living in this tri-split floor plan offering 5 Bedrooms, 3 full bathrooms, oversized 3 car garage and a Media/Game Room which could also be an in-law quarters. Enter through the double mahogany doors with leaded glass transom window to the stunning formal living and dining rooms. Volume ceilings, high end finishes, fixtures and hardware, oversized crown molding, upgraded base trim and solid interior doors, plantation shutters, custom trimmed doors and extensive custom millwork finishes with tile flooring throughout the main living area! The chef inspired kitchen is an entertainer’s delight with a huge island plus breakfast bar featuring designer series granite counters with 2nd veggie sink, chocolate stained custom wood cabinetry with 42inch upper cabinets heightened with crown molding, butler drawers and undermount lighting, granite backsplash, large farm sink, 5 burner ceran Bosch cooktop with decorative custom wood hood, stainless appliances including built-in oven, sub zero refrigerator, dishwasher, butler pantry alcove with beverage fridge and full walk in pantry. Kitchen opens to large breakfast room with triple aquarium windows and spacious family room with custom cabinetry entertainment wall, double stepped coffered ceiling with wood accent. The oversized covered lanai area features brick pavers and vaulted screen enclosure, heated salt system pool with raised spa showcasing the luxury of extending your living space outdoors. Perfect for entertaining family and friends. Tranquil, lush landscaping in the private back yard features a large, bonus deck space with pavers. Ideal for soaking up the sun, grilling or enjoying a firepit. The tri-split bedroom floor plan provides privacy with a spacious primary bedroom featuring plank wood flooring, with private entrance to the lanai, enormous walk-in closet, ensuite bath with gorgeous custom wood cabinets including tower, dual vanities with undermount sinks, granite counter, separate full walk-in shower, soaking tub, and water closet. The sizable, adjacent bedroom is currently being used as an office and boasts plank wood flooring and plantation shutters. Two additional bedrooms share a bathroom providing tub/shower combination, vanity with custom wood cabinets and tower with granite counter located just off the kitchen/family room. The spacious 5th bedroom is located in the rear of the home…perfect for guests or in-law opportunity! The 3rd full bathroom, which also serves as the pool bath, offers full walk-shower, vanity with custom wood cabinets with granite counter. French door entry to a large bonus room with gas fireplace, is perfect for in-law living space, office, game or playroom… endless possibilities. Inside laundry room with upper cabinets for storage, custom valance and folding area with utility sink. Absolutely fabulous and loaded with custom appointments! Exterior painted 10/2023. Roof 2020, Hot Water Heater 2018, Two ACs 2017, Screen enclosure refurbished & new screens 2019, Hurricane Shutters. This sought-after gated community is the ideal location, close to shopping, restaurants, airports, and beautiful gulf beaches! Zoned for great schools!