Property Description

Maybe you'd prefer NOT to leave your own private backyard dock & lift, and enjoy direct Tampa Bay access with no fixed bridges? Around here, we call this a 'one beer out boat ride! And perhaps you'd RATHER NOT have a 28' long, heated, deep-end pool to swim laps or simply enjoy? And possibly you DESPISE crowds, entertaining, and fun? Then you'll HATE this phenomenal backyard oasis & entertainment space! IF THIS IS YOU - DON'T READ ANY FURTHER! THIS IS NOT THE HOUSE FOR YOU! But if this DOES NOT sound like you, you need to run(!) (not walk!) to this beautifully renovated 3-bedroom, 3-bath, 2-car garage waterfront home with 1,515sf of heated living space PLUS a separate 132sf air-conditioned office-and enjoy the Florida lifestyle that will live up to your expectations! Inside, the open, split-bedroom floor plan is move-in ready, with updated features like wood plank-look tile throughout, oversized 5 baseboards, decorative millwork, frosted-glass 5-panel doors and a bright coastal feel! The completely remodeled kitchen anchors the living space with an oversized center island, quartz countertops, soft-close cabinetry, decorative tile backsplash and a full suite of Bosch appliances - including refrigerator, convection oven with induction cooktop, microwave and dishwasher. Even the kitchen sink gets the waterfront treatment with a pass-through window overlooking the lanai, pool, and canal! The primary suite features a custom walk-in closet with extensive built-in cabinetry, and a gorgeous ensuite bath with dual sinks & a walk-in shower! There's two additional spacious bedrooms, one including a private ensuite bath with direct lanai access, serving as that very convenient pool bath as well! A 3rd hall, full bath, provides flexibility for family and guests! Step back out-and THIS is where the home becomes something special! An expansive covered outdoor living area wraps around the large pool with multiple spaces for dining, lounging and entertaining! At its center - an AMAZING built-in wet bar with refrigerator, 7' bar top, 14' bar-height table, and a remote-controlled drop-down TV! Also features two separate pavered open-air patios, a pavered grilling patio, pavered lanai & pool deck, and a dedicated dog run area with pet-turf & drainage system! Seller's favorite part of the home, this backyard oasis was made for everything from quiet Florida mornings to one crazy party! Sellers love to say, 'If these walls could talk! Lol! Beyond the pool is a spacious fenced waterfront yard leading to a wood dock with wrapped pilings, 10,000-lb boat lift, water and electric. A concrete seawall and cap complete the waterfront, putting your boat right outside your back door with direct access to Tampa Bay! Not retired & still working? Get to work from home? The separate 132sf office is air-conditioned and extensively wired for today's home office/IT needs! You literally would NEVER HAVE TO LEAVE here! Additional features include updated plumbing and 220V electrical, a 50-amp RV connection, a water softener, 2025 A/C, 2023 water heater, irrigation well, paver driveway & side pathway, gutters/downspouts with leaf guards and a rain barrel, plus a 20'x6' covered and screened exterior front entry! Boating! Swimming! Entertaining! Work From Home! Or just grab a drink at your bar and do absolutely nothing! Apollo Beach waterfront living the way it was meant to be! THIS ONE NEEDS TO BE ON YOUR HOME SHOPPING TOUR! CALL TODAY FOR YOUR PRIVATE VIEWING!