UNOBSTRUCTED LAKE & CONSERVATION VIEWS. Close your eyes and picture peaceful water and a Zen-like retreat in your backyard. Now open them and tour this upgraded Lazio model which sits on a .27-acre lot peering at Huckleberry Pond (a 65-acre FRESHWATER LAKE). Sunrises on the left; sunsets on the right. Home boasts (2) en-suite bedrooms with walk-in closets, a guest bedroom, an office with classic French doors (optional 4th bedroom), formal dining, eat-in kitchen. Discover engineered MAPLE HARDWOOD floors throughout, 10 ft. tray ceilings, versatile 3-car tandem garage with a CLIMATE-CONTROLLED auxiliary space (9'5" x 12'2"), outdoor LIVING (960 sq. ft.) which includes a (24X16) covered area PLUS additional (36X16) screened area. KITCHEN: extended counters and cabinets, Quartz Island with storage cabinets, 42-inch shaker cabinets with beadboard and crown molding, stainless steel appliances, Wi-Fi-controlled R/O to the sink & refrigerator, natural gas 5-burner range, vented hood, built-in microwave, deep drawers, pull-out trays, built-in receptacle bins, brushed nickel hardware and pendant lighting. OWNER'S SUITE: Bay windows with custom pull-down blackout shades, tray ceiling and ceiling fan, built-in walk-in closet (10x10) with luxury vinyl plank flooring, spa-like en-suite bath with Quartz counters, a frameless shower, private water closet, dual vanities, rectangular sinks, Travertine tile, and a waterfall showerhead. ADDITIONAL FEATURES: painted exterior (2024), Trane 18-Seer HVAC (2023), second en-suite with walk-in closet and frameless glass shower with Travertine flooring, guest bedroom with 4-ft. extension & Bay windows, oversized laundry room with washer, dryer, ample cabinetry, and built-in drying rack, crown molding in every room, including bathrooms, 8 ft. front door, 5-inch baseboards, and upgraded light fixtures, remote-control ceiling fans, flush-mount LED recessed lighting, gutters, downspouts, tile roof, tankless gas water heater, WHOLE-HOME water softener, hurricane shutters, security system, in-floor electrical outlet, outdoor gas stub, 80-amp electrical builder's kit, coach lighting, paved and sealed driveway & lanai, therapeutic 6-8 person jacuzzi spa with rock waterfall and lighting. GARAGE: Epoxy-sealed garage floor, automatic opener, keyless pad, and heated/cooled auxiliary space (ideal for a gym, craft room, or office). COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Starkey Ranch offers miles of walking and golfcart paths, multiple pools, playgrounds, dog parks, a sports center, community gardens, Cunningham Lake. kayaking and year-round events. EXCLUSIVE TO ESPLANADE RESIDENTS: private 6,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, amenities & events, which include a heated Olympic-sized & resistance pool, outdoor grills, jacuzzi, scenic walkways, firepit, fitness center with state-of-the-art gym equipment, coffee & tea station, billiards, card tables, full-time activity director, private events, social activities, tennis & pickleball courts, bocce ball, and dog parks. As well, comprehensive lawn care (mowing, edging, weeding, mulch, sprinkler heads, fungi treatment) with reclaimed irrigation water and 24-hour gated access. Quick access to Gulf of Mexico, Suncoast Pkwy., Gulf Harbors Yacht Club, & Fox Hollow Golf Course. PRIME LOCATION near Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, and Dunedin--close to the beach but just far enough away for peace and privacy. FENCING ALLOWED. No Flood Insurance Requirements. VIDEO, SURVEY & FLOOR PLAN AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.