One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. If you enjoy morning coffee, afternoon book-reading or evening gatherings outdoors, this is your place! LOCATED IN HIGHLY DESIRABLE WESTCHASE AREA in the Countryway neighborhood and ZONED TO ALL A-RATED SCHOOLS! Priced to create the home you truly want -- without paying for upgrades YOU didn't choose. LOWER REMODEL COSTS - Unlike many nearby properties with older tile requiring costly, messy demolition, the current full-carpet design makes upgrading simple and budget-friendly. Remove carpet and add the flooring YOU want - whether it be lux. vinyl, hardwood or tile. Recent written quotes for lux. vinyl have been as low as $7/SF for removal, materials and installation. LOWER MONTHLY MAINT. & INSURANCE COSTS -- With no pool, this home avoids expensive pool maintenance and INSURANCE costs of an existing pool, giving you the freedom to keep low-maintenance green space or to design a custom pool to suit your lifestyle. This bright and open 3 BR/2 BA home with a loft/bonus room, sits on a beautifully landscaped OVERSIZED LOT (.24 acres) with LARGE FULLY-FENCED YARD and HUGE COVERED/SCREENED LANAI (highly unusual in Countryway). The lanai is ideal for entertaining, watching/playing sports outdoors. This property offers the perfect combination of LOCATION, LIFESTYLE, and VALUE. 5 minutes to Publix & Target, 10 minutes to West Park Village shoppes and restaurants, Costco, Aldi, Publix and 12 minutes to Citrus Park Mall & upscale dining, 20 minutes to Tampa International Airport, and 25 minutes to the BEACHES and DOWNTOWN TAMPA. BRIGHT & SPACIOUS OPEN FLOOR PLAN with soaring VAULTED CEILINGS and abundant natural light. Eat-in kitchen, with ample countertops and recently refinished REAL OAK cabinets, offers a lovely view of the wonderful backyard. The family room adjacent to the eat-in kitchen and HUGE covered lanai with view of outdoors and is adjacent to the downstairs half bath and INSIDE LAUNDRY ROOM. Upstairs, there is a BONUS ROOM/Loft, perfect for an office, playroom, or hangout space to watch TV or to play games. Nice-sized secondary bedrooms adjacent to the 2nd bath. The SPLIT BEDROOM LAYOUT ensures privacy for the large master bedroom, which includes a large WALK-IN CLOSET and ensuite bathroom with garden tub, walk-in shower and private lavatory. Countryway is a vibrant, close-knit neighborhood connected with a monthly Countryway newsletter, active school community, its well-maintained homes, and active lifestyle amenities. LOW HOA FEES, NO CDDs, and access to TENNIS COURTS, PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, BASKETBALL & VOLLEYBALL COURTS, BASEBALL FIELDS, DOG PARK, and SCENIC WALKING & BIKING TRAILS. Minutes away from the Countryway Golf Course. Schedule your private showing today!