Step into your backyard and step into another world—a private nature sanctuary where the sounds of the city fade and the wild serenity of Florida comes alive. Beyond the sparkling pool and screened lanai, you’ll find what no other home in Valrico offers: direct access to a hidden hiking path, carved out lovingly by neighbors a few years ago. It winds through lush greenery, open preserves, and brings you face-to-face with Florida’s raw beauty—from sandhill cranes and egrets to deer, turtles, hawks, and the occasional otter. It’s not a backyard—it’s your personal safari trail, tucked behind a secure gate, yet alive with nature’s most captivating performances every morning and evening. Sip coffee with hummingbirds. Watch the sunset while herons glide across the sky. Let your kids explore real Florida, not through a screen, but just beyond the fence. This isn’t just a pool home. It’s a lifestyle. A retreat. A daily reminder that you made the right move. Property Overview Subdivision: River Hills Country Club Parcel 20 Year Built: 2001 Living Area: 3,482 sq ft Lot Size: 10,454 sq ft (0.24 acres) Garage: 3-car attached Roof: New in 2022 Solar: 10kW solar electric system (2023); solar hot water system (2016) Exterior Features: Stone façade, screened pool with spa, stone retaining wall overlooking pond Interior Features: High ceilings, granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, double convection oven Heating: Forced air, electric Cooling: Central air HOA Includes: 24-hour guard, pool, maintenance grounds, private road, recreational facilities Community Amenities: Gated, golf course, park, playground, pool, tennis courts Schools: Lithia Springs Elementary, Randall Middle, Newsome High Flood Zone: AE and X (portions of the property) Association & Management Community: River Hills Country Club HOA Management: Greenacres Property Management HOA Includes: 24-hour guard, pool, maintenance grounds, private road, recreational facilities Community Amenities: Gated access, golf course, park, playground, pool, tennis courts & more!