Curb appeal sets the tone as you arrive at this lovely pool home with 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a 2-car garage. Step inside to a welcoming foyer that opens into a spacious living room highlighted by soaring vaulted ceilings and an airy, open feel. The heart of the home is the generous kitchen, featuring newer stainless-steel appliances, stone countertops, abundant cabinetry, a pantry, and a sunny eat-in area. The kitchen overlooks the cozy family room, where a wood burning fireplace adds warmth and charm. Wood flooring flows throughout the living areas and bedrooms, complemented by tile in the kitchen, family room, and baths. The primary suite is a true retreat, offering a walk-in closet, private pool entrance and a well-appointed en-suite bath with double vanities and a linen closet. Bedrooms two and three feature oversized closets, new ceiling fans, and share an updated guest bath with newer tile, toilet and tub. The west-facing birdcage screened lanai, and solar-heated pool and hot tub create the perfect setting for long relaxing afternoons of sun and entertaining until the sun sets in the west! Multiple rooms open directly to the pool, delivering effortless indoor-outdoor living. Recent upgrades include a resurfaced pool and new tile (2017), salt chlorination system (2024), new pool motor (2019), lanai birdcage overhang and gutters (2023), a vinyl-fenced backyard, and a side-yard dog run complete with a doggie door. Additional updates provide peace of mind, including newer windows (2019), roof (2023), exterior paint (2023), popcorn ceilings removed and repainted (2023), a 50-gallon water heater (2024), and AC (2015). Thoughtfully updated and move-in ready, this home is located in the highly sought-after Countryway community, offering amenities such as tennis, basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball, and golf. Ideally positioned near shopping, dining, business districts, the YMCA, the Upper Tampa Bay Trail, and Tampa International Airport. This home checks every box!