$196,000

Welcome to your beautifully updated Florida retreat! Nestled on a quiet cul de sac, this meticulously maintained 2 bedroom 2 bathroom home offers a perfect blend of comfort, convenience, and modern upgrades just minutes from Gulf Coast beaches, shopping, and dining. Step inside to discover luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the main living areas and bedrooms, complemented by ceramic tile in the foyer and bathrooms. The kitchen boasts updated cabinets and pantry, stainless steel appliances including a Samsung fingerprint resistant refrigerator with filtered ice and water in the door, an ultra quiet Midea dishwasher, glass top stove and oven with built in microwave and exhaust fan, and a garbage disposal. The spacious living room opens to a large screened lanai with vinyl tinted windows, ceiling fan, and a fully caged enclosure with artificial pet grass, ideal for relaxing or entertaining year round. You'll love the knock down ceiling finish and the updated light fixtures and ceiling fans throughout the home, including in the bedrooms, kitchen nook, and living room. Enjoy comfort and efficiency with a central HVAC system recently serviced in January 2024 and a new AC blower motor replaced in July 2024. The home also features a programmable Honeywell WiFi thermostat with geofence installed in 2024, and 2 inch Levolor faux wood blinds on all windows. The primary bedroom includes a spacious custom walk in closet, while the guest bedroom offers a large built in closet. For added convenience and security, the home is equipped with Schlage Touch Keyless entry locks on the front and garage doors. Step outside to enjoy the mature olive tree and three banana trees that are just beginning to fruit. You’ll also have access to your own private garden space in the backyard. The large driveway can easily accommodate up to four vehicles, and the garage features a new hurricane rated insulated door with touchpad entry and two Chamberlain openers installed in May 2023. Additional upgrades include: •Hurricane rated windows and doors installed in 2013 •Kevlar hurricane shutters for all sliding doors and windows •Termite bond with Terminix for drywood and subterranean termites •Whole house EVO KIND salt free water filtration and softener system with filters replaced May 2025 •House painted in May 2021 •Hot water heater thermostats and heating elements replaced in October 2022 •Leaf Filter rain gutter system •Washer and dryer hookups in the indoor outdoor carpeted garage area (washer and dryer do not convey) •Larson Premium retractable screen door on the front entrance installed June 2023 This energy wise home is serviced by Duke Energy and is located in a peaceful and well established neighborhood. Whether you're searching for a low maintenance winter getaway or your forever home, this is move in ready and waiting for you. Schedule your private tour today!