***Showings begin 7/16/21, HIGHEST & BEST due by 7pm on 7/18/21*** This wonderful one story, ranch-style POOL home is tucked away on a quiet cul-de-sac in the charming and convenient community of Lutz. Featuring just over 1,500 SF, this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a 2-car garage, great curb appeal with beautiful landscaping accented by a Florida Mulberry tree, paver walkway to the quaint front porch with decorative glass door, and plenty of privacy with trees surrounding the fully fenced backyard. Upon entering the home, you are welcomed into a cozy living room space with a custom cedar, board on board accent wall, gorgeous stone wood burning fireplace with beautiful wooden mantle and interior brick finish, laminate flooring, and French door leading out to the screened lanai. The newly updated, modern kitchen is equipped with stunning grey finish 30' deep cabinets, stainless steel appliances, gas stove with convection oven and range hood with roof exhaust, quartz countertops, subway tile backsplash, track lighting, built-in desk space, and a window overlooking the sparkling saltwater pool. Just off the kitchen is a large, separately air-conditioned laundry room with functional workspace area, additional storage, and washer/dryer included. All bedrooms are down the hallway with additional closet space, laminate floors, high baseboards, and beautifully detailed trim around each doorway. Both secondary bedrooms are a great size with excellent closet space and abundant lighting throughout. The en-suite master bedroom is bright and airy with laminate floors and plenty of closet space. The master bath features an updated vanity with pull-out cabinets, granite countertops, and tiled shower. The secondary bathroom is chic and clean, complete with laminate flooring, updated vanity, tub/shower combo with tile to the ceiling, spacious linen closet, and beadboard and chair railing design. Exit the living room through the French door into the expansive screened-in lanai, which features two ceiling fans and a glistening saltwater pool. A separate covered patio area is ideal for year-round barbecues. Through the double gate in the backyard is a large garage (24x18x8'6) on a concrete slab with power and water, roll up door, multiple windows, and plenty of overhead storage. Adjacent to the garage is a huge shed, which was converted into a fantastic chicken coop that includes solar lights and an automatic door. With partial views of the nearby pond, the backyard is incredibly secluded. All of this, plus a fantastic, over ¼ acre, pie-shaped lot that offers a tranquil and serene setting. Additional features include: RV Carport on concrete slab w/ 35L×14W×13 entry height and detached 1-car garage w/ 24L×18W×8'6 door height; tankless water heater 2008; new roof in 2016; windows updated in 2014; washer and dryer included; 2014 CPVC pipes; saltwater pool pump; full kitchen remodel in 2020; 2nd bath remodel in 2015; 2017 well pump; and, convenient generator hook up in attached garage.