PRIVATE, SERENE, OPEN FLOOR PLAN and SPACIOUS! This MOVE-IN READY home boasts an OVERSIZED lot with a preserve, and a huge lanai featuring an indoor garden--ample space to add a pool if desired. The lanai ensures privacy and is an ideal spot for enjoying nature and wildlife. Situated in the highly desired Calusa Trace neighborhood, this beautifully renovated, light-filled home is in a coveted school district. The 3-bedroom, 3-bath residence occupies over a quarter-acre lot in a cul-de-sac and includes a large screened lanai for outdoor living, free from insects. The grand foyer with majestic columns leads to an open-concept interior, flanked by a formal living room and dining room. High, vaulted ceilings enhance the spaciousness and brightness. The kitchen/great room combo, accessible via pocket doors, features a spacious kitchen with large granite countertops, a bar, newer appliances, including a propane gas stove, and opens to the family room with a wood-burning fireplace. The home is move-in ready, with the AC replaced in 2014, the roof in 2009, and a new water heater in 2013. Lush landscaping surrounds the property, including mango trees in the backyard. The lanai is tiled beautifully, and the garage features an epoxy chip floor coating. An Echo Water Softener is included. The community offers a park with a playground, picnic areas, basketball, and a ball diamond. Adjacent to Cheval Country Club, Calusa Trace is a deeded, well-maintained community close to top-rated schools and less than a mile from St. Joseph North Hospital. It's located off Dale Mabry and Veteran's Parkway, providing easy access to downtown Tampa.