12539 WETMORE COURT, ODESSA, Pasco, Residential

If your dream home includes sipping cocktails by a heated pool and spa while steaks cook in your outdoor kitchen overlooking peaceful conservation and zero rear neighbors, this stunning 2022 Taylor Morrison Tortola in Starkey Ranch delivers it all. Set on a rare 236-foot deep .36-acre cul-de-sac lot in Whitfield Preserve, this home offers over $250,000 in upgrades, a resort-style backyard, and complete privacy with nothing but trees and nature behind you. The home makes an incredible first impression with a flat tile roof, Hardie siding, new paver driveway, lush tropical landscaping, and a welcoming front porch. Inside, a soaring 22-foot foyer, crown molding, upgraded lighting, 8-foot doors, and wide-plank Mohawk Revwood laminate floors (scratch, stain, water, fade, and dent resistant) set the tone for high-end living. The open-concept great room includes a double tray ceiling with crown and pocket sliders that fully recess, opening to a nearly 1,400-square-foot screened lanai with a custom outdoor kitchen featuring a natural gas grill, sink, beverage fridge, granite counters, backsplash, and bar seating. The gourmet kitchen continues the elevated feel with 42” Timberlake cabinetry, a 5-burner GE Café gas cooktop with matching vent hood, smart refrigerator, dishwasher, Moen motion-sense faucet, level 5 quartz countertops, tile backsplash, pendant-lit island, dry bar with wine refrigerator, and a large walk-in pantry. The first-floor primary suite overlooks the pool and conservation and includes a tray ceiling with crown, dual vanities, makeup counter, frameless walk-in shower, and a custom closet system. A private first-floor guest suite with full bath is perfect for visitors or a dedicated office. Upstairs offers a flexible bonus room with preserve views and tray ceiling, plus three bedrooms with walk-in closets—one with its own en-suite bath and the other two sharing a Jack-and-Jill with dual vanities and private shower/toilet. Additional features include a laundry room with front-load washer/dryer, custom drop zone with quartz and cabinetry, UV lights on both AC units, built-in WiFi extenders, Cat 5 wiring, upgraded bathroom tile, satin nickel finishes, security system pre-wire, garage refrigerator, epoxy floors, water filtration system, water softener, and full gutters. Built with solid concrete block and located in a non-flood zone with no hurricane damage, this home offers low insurance and excellent energy efficiency. Located in one of Tampa Bay’s top communities, Starkey Ranch offers resort-style pools, splash pad, playgrounds, 22+ miles of trails, dog parks, sports fields, K-8 school and library, and an active, friendly lifestyle just minutes to Publix, dining, medical care, top-rated schools, Tampa International Airport, and the area’s best beaches. More here: bit.ly/12539Wetmore