960 Gilford StreetOldsmar, FL 34677Sale Price: $449,900

Country Living in the City! This is truly a RARE FIND in Tampa Bay! This taste of Old Florida living has the PRIVACY of a rural neighborhood but the ACCESSIBILITY of a major metropolitan area. Bring your boats, RV's, campers and even zoned for horses! Located on more than an acre of land filled with palms, pine and oak trees, this UNRIVALED elevated home has a 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2150 SF HTD and a COLOSSAL 4 Car Garage under building (1444 SF) to include a 12 x 19 workshop. Enter the home through the STUNNING open balcony entry & 42 foot front porch. A SOARING foyer will lead your guests to sophisticated living areas. The main level boasts a spacious great room with newer wood flooring designed for informal gatherings with a soaring 2 story SUN FILLED vaulted ceiling and crackling wood burning fireplace, inviting 31 x 10 covered, screened porch for relaxation, formal dining room with crown molding & bay window, huge master bedroom with high ceilings, a walk in closet, SUMPTUOUS 5 piece updated bath and access to the balcony overlooking the PRIVATE & SERENE treed 130+ acres of nature preserve & conservation area - additionally, there is the adjoining 250+ Acre Mobley Bayou Preserve. That's not all! There is a CONTEMPORARY fully updated kitchen featuring new stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, tumbled marble backsplash and ample cabinet and counter space along with a sun filled breakfast area with a large bay window overlooking the wonderous nature filled backyard area. The upper level with newer Karastan carpet has two generous sized bedrooms split by a large open landing perfect for a study or secondary family area. Both bedrooms are generous in size with walk in and wall closets along with additional storage space. The oversized 4-car garage with a separate workshop has room for all of the toys and tools, but you also have an oversized parking pad and turnaround for additional parking! No Deed Restrictions, HOA fees or CDD fees in the community offers ultimate use of the property. Other interesting facts about the home include vaulted ceilings in all upstairs bedrooms & main level living room, newer A/C, roof in 2012, wood flooring 2016, new appliances in 2018, Centracom pest control system & much more! Zoned for Top Rated East Lake High School! Located less than a quarter of a mile from Tampa Bay, this home is in perfect condition and waiting for its next owner! Paradise in the woods by Old Tampa Bay!