AMAZING LOCATION — FORMER MODEL HOME BUILT BY ARTHUR RUTENBERG! Homes in this neighborhood consistently sell in the HIGH $700Ks TO $900Ks, creating a rare opportunity for INSTANT EQUITY. You are going to LOVE THE FLOOR PLAN and the rare .33-ACRE CORNER LOT tucked into a quiet cul-de-sac in the heart of Countryside. Lovingly owned by the same family for 35 YEARS, this home offers GREAT BONES and is READY FOR YOUR PERSONAL TOUCHES. The SPLIT FLOOR PLAN features multiple living areas, VAULTED CEILINGS, tile and laminate flooring, and THREE SETS OF SLIDING GLASS DOORS — FULLY RETRACTABLE SLIDERS THAT TUCK AWAY WHEN OPEN — from the living room, family room, and primary bedroom, all opening to the SCREENED POOL WITH BIRDCAGE and creating seamless indoor-outdoor flow. The FAMILY ROOM INCLUDES A WOOD-BURNING FIREPLACE AND WET BAR, making it perfect for entertaining. The UPDATED KITCHEN features SOLID-SURFACE COUNTERTOPS, soft-close cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, an island with cooktop, eat-in space, and pool views, along with a KITCHENAID DISHWASHER (2018), REFRIGERATOR (2016), AND WHIRLPOOL OVEN. The spacious primary suite offers a LARGE WALK-IN CLOSET, a designated area for a MAKEUP VANITY AND SINK (a feature you rarely see), and DIRECT POOL ACCESS. The OFFICE FEATURES DOUBLE DOORS and built-in shelving, and the INSIDE LAUNDRY WITH LG WASHER AND DRYER (2013) CONVEYS. UPGRADES INCLUDE: ARCHITECTURAL SHINGLE ROOF (2026), 50-GALLON WATER HEATER (2026), ELECTRICAL PANEL AND SUB-PANEL (2026), HVAC (2018), WOOD PRIVACY FENCE, AND SCREENED POOL WITH BIRDCAGE. Located in a NON-EVACUATION ZONE WITH NO FLOOD INSURANCE REQUIRED, zoned for GREAT SCHOOLS, and just minutes to Countryside Country Club, shopping, dining, beaches, Dunedin, Safety Harbor, Tampa International Airport, and major highways. This is a RARE OPPORTUNITY to update a well-loved home in one of Countryside’s most desirable locations — homes on this street do not last.