About 11720 Bitola Drive
UNOBSTRUCTED LAKE & CONSERVATION VIEWS. Close your eyes and picture peaceful water and a Zen-like retreat in your backyard. Now open them and tour this upgraded Lazio model which sits on a .27-acre lot peering at Huckleberry Pond (a 65-acre FRESHWATER LAKE). Sunrises on the left; sunsets on the right. Home boasts (2) en-suite bedrooms with walk-in closets, a guest bedroom, an office with classic French doors (optional 4th bedroom), formal dining, eat-in kitchen. Discover engineered MAPLE HARDWOOD floors throughout, 10 ft. tray ceilings, versatile 3-car tandem garage with a CLIMATE-CONTROLLED auxiliary space (9’5” x 12’2”), outdoor LIVING (960 sq. ft.) which includes a (24X16) covered area PLUS additional (36X16) screened area. KITCHEN: extended counters and cabinets, Quartz Island with storage cabinets, 42-inch shaker cabinets with beadboard and crown molding, stainless steel appliances, Wi-Fi-controlled R/O to the sink & refrigerator, natural gas 5-burner range, vented hood, built-in microwave, deep drawers, pull-out trays, built-in receptacle bins, brushed nickel hardware and pendant lighting. OWNER'S SUITE: Bay windows with custom pull-down blackout shades, tray ceiling and ceiling fan, built-in walk-in closet (10x10) with luxury vinyl plank flooring, spa-like en-suite bath with Quartz counters, a frameless shower, private water closet, dual vanities, rectangular sinks, Travertine tile, and a waterfall showerhead. ADDITIONAL FEATURES: painted exterior (2024), Trane 18-Seer HVAC (2023), second en-suite with walk-in closet and frameless glass shower with Travertine flooring, guest bedroom with 4-ft. extension & Bay windows, oversized laundry room with washer, dryer, ample cabinetry, and built-in drying rack, crown molding in every room, including bathrooms, 8 ft. front door, 5-inch baseboards, and upgraded light fixtures, remote-control ceiling fans, flush-mount LED recessed lighting, gutters, downspouts, tile roof, tankless gas water heater, WHOLE-HOME water softener, hurricane shutters, security system, in-floor electrical outlet, outdoor gas stub, 80-amp electrical builder’s kit, coach lighting, paved and sealed driveway & lanai, therapeutic 6-8 person jacuzzi spa with rock waterfall and lighting. GARAGE: Epoxy-sealed garage floor, automatic opener, keyless pad, and heated/cooled auxiliary space (ideal for a gym, craft room, or office). COMMUNITY AMENITIES: Starkey Ranch offers miles of walking and golfcart paths, multiple pools, playgrounds, dog parks, a sports center, community gardens, Cunningham Lake. kayaking and year-round events. EXCLUSIVE TO ESPLANADE RESIDENTS: private 6,000 sq. ft. clubhouse, amenities & events, which include a heated Olympic-sized & resistance pool, outdoor grills, jacuzzi, scenic walkways, firepit, fitness center with state-of-the-art gym equipment, coffee & tea station, billiards, card tables, full-time activity director, private events, social activities, tennis & pickleball courts, bocce ball, and dog parks. As well, comprehensive lawn care (mowing, edging, weeding, mulch, sprinkler heads, fungi treatment) with reclaimed irrigation water and 24-hour gated access. Quick access to Gulf of Mexico, Suncoast Pkwy., Gulf Harbors Yacht Club, & Fox Hollow Golf Course. PRIME LOCATION near Tampa, St. Pete, Clearwater, and Dunedin—close to the beach but just far enough away for peace and privacy. FENCING ALLOWED. No Flood Insurance Requirements. VIDEO, SURVEY & FLOOR PLAN AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
