8508 Countess Avenue Cir., Palmetto, FL 34221

This must-see beauty has the feel of a southern bungalow-style home, with a great floorplan and many updates. Located in the desirable 55+ community of Imperial Lakes Estates, and on the 14th hole of the Moccasin Wallow Golf Course. This home is quite spacious, with 1795 sq. ft. +/- of living space. Per the county tax information, the main area is 1558 square feet. The enclosed porch is totally finished on the central air conditioning system and adds an additional 237 square feet. A total of 1795 square feet +/-. This home has two bedrooms, two full bathrooms, and a large living and dining room. It has a large kitchen, and an inside laundry room with a washer, dryer, and lots of extra storage. Enter the home through a gated screened porch, and through a welcoming entry foyer. Then proceed to the living and dining area that's spacious and has a peaceful view of a stately oak tree and the golf course. The large kitchen is clean and bright with lots of cabinets and countertop space, with a pass-through window to the Florida Room and a breakfast area that looks out over the 14th green. The Florida Room is also roomy and bright with two entries: one through French doors from the front entry porch, and the other exiting onto a raised wood deck that has extra bench seating and a relaxing golf course view. The hall to the bedroom quarters has a large storage closet/pantry, and the hall bathroom has been completely remodeled, with a new porcelain tiled shower, new vanity, new lighting, and a new low-flush commode. The Owner’s suite is huge and bright, with 2 closets and a large bathroom with a new porcelain tiled shower. Other interior features include window blinds and shades, ceiling fans, updated closets throughout with new doors and new adjustable shelving; new waterproof luxury vinyl plank flooring in all traffic areas; new 4 ½” baseboards throughout; new door trim; new Moen faucets; new hardware on all interior doors and cabinets; and newer, well-maintained carpet in the living areas and bedrooms. Outside, this home has great curb appeal with well-maintained, mature landscaping. The foundation was improved and brought up to state and local code in December 2020. The roof and rain gutters were replaced in February 2021. The driveway is double-wide with a side-by-side covered carport and extra parking spaces. And there is a golf cart garage that also has a workbench with extra storage cabinets, a storage loft, and a utility sink. This home has an irrigation system for the landscaping that is programmable and on its own separate water meter. This will save money on the water bill. The home has had continuous quarterly pest control maintenance service and has an assumable termite warranty. Home warranty provided. The Imperial Lakes Estate community association has low monthly fees, on-site management, and a robust social activity calendar. The community recreation green space is on a large, beautiful lake. The community clubhouse has a performance stage and industrial kitchen, a game room with darts and billiards, a library, 2 heated swimming pools, a whirlpool spa, horseshoe pits, and shuffleboard, tennis, and pickleball courts. The location has a rural-suburban feel but is still very convenient to Interstate I-75 and I-275, with a Publix grocery nearby. In fact, the lively cities of St. Petersburg and Sarasota are only about a half-hour’s drive away. Schedule your appointment to tour this lovely home today.