6998 CITRUS DR Seminole, FL 33772

The Search is over! Rare opportunity to own a spacious and traditional “country home,” tucked away in park-like setting along dead-end street bordering on wooded County property, in deed-restricted, exclusive Leach Estates – no flood, no evacuation zone, yet walking distance into Boca Ciega Millenium Park and waterfront (launch your kayak!). As you step inside through the new double front door you are greeted by cathedral ceilings in a large formal living/ dining room overlooking a backyard oasis with screened pool and hot tub, surrounded by woods in a most private setting. The heart of the home features a beautifully large and functional gourmet kitchen equipped with a gigantic spice rack & numerous pull-out drawers for easy reach, sleek Granite counters, a breakfast bar, pass-through window into peaceful lanai for quiet dinners, and custom-built wooden cabinets Galore. Whether you prepare a casual breakfast or a gourmet feast, this kitchen will inspire your inner Chef! The master bedroom suite, complete with walk-in closet and oversized master bath, features a large, creative walk-in shower, toilet, bidet, and dual vanities - is a haven of tranquility. Other features include all newer windows in 2018 for low power bills, newer hot water heater, A/C in 2011, pool bath (3rd full bathroom) in lanai, tile and laminate flooring throughout, inside laundry with newly installed cabinet & sink, 2 attic accesses (pull-down ladder in garage), roof with gutters and gutter guards in 2013, wood-burning fireplace in cozy family room off the kitchen, 3 sliders leading into a wonderfully private screened and pavered pool area ideal for large family gatherings, barbecues and entertainment; pebble-tech pool with new pump and gas-heated hot tub, a leased water softener ($33.- a month), leased propane gas tank, aluminum hurricane shutters, keyless entry garage door and a sprinkler system on private well (6 points). This beauty is walking distance to Blessed Sacrament private school with church, recreational parks (seasonal concerts & events), 30-Mile Pinellas bike trail, 5 minutes' drive to new Seminole City Center with restaurants, bars, movie theater, home good store, fitness studio, pet store, emergency care clinic, grocery shopping, various nearby excellent public and private schools, Seminole Rec Center, post office, City hall, and St. Petersburg college campus. Indian Shores or Madeira Beaches' fabulous white, sandy Gulf beaches with tropical warm waters are only 10 minutes away and Tampa Bay International Airport is located 25 minutes across Tampa Bay. So, hurry, make an appointment to see this lovely property today before it is too late! FURNITURE NEGOTIABLE.