Michele Weiand

Beautifully appointed custom residence nestled on nearly an acre offering the perfect blend of thoughtful design, modern technology, and energy-conscious living on an expansive homesite in a highly desirable Sun Ridge Estates community. Designed for both everyday comfort and effortless entertaining, this exceptional home showcases custom finishes, smart-home features, designer lighting, and spacious living areas that create a warm yet sophisticated atmosphere throughout. From the moment you arrive, the home's unique courtyard layout sets it apart. Designed to create a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living, the residence is centered around a private enclosed courtyard featuring a sparkling pool and spa, offering a resort-inspired setting for entertaining, relaxing, and enjoying Florida living year-round. Inside, soaring ceilings, abundant natural light, elegant architectural details, and spacious living areas create an inviting atmosphere throughout. A separate formal dining room with tray ceiling adds sophistication for special occasions, while the expansive living room is anchored by a gas fireplace and designed for effortless gathering. The heart of the home is a stunning custom kitchen thoughtfully crafted for both beauty and functionality. Showcasing quartz waterfall countertops, a seamless quartz backsplash, soft-close cabinetry, designer LED lighting, double convection ovens, a convection microwave, a dedicated coffee station, abundant storage, and an extended breakfast bar, the space is perfectly suited for everything from everyday meals to large-scale entertaining. One of the home's most distinctive features is the detached guest casita overlooking the courtyard, complete with a private bedroom, full bathroom, and closet. Ideal for guests, multigenerational living, a private office, fitness studio, creative space, or hobby room, it offers a level of flexibility rarely found in today's market. The primary suite serves as a private retreat featuring a tray ceiling, generous proportions, and a well-appointed ensuite bath with dual vanities, a garden tub, separate shower, and private water closet. An additional bedroom has been transformed into an elegant custom closet system and can easily be converted back into a traditional bedroom if desired. Modern conveniences are seamlessly integrated throughout the residence, including a Wi-Fi mesh system, smart smoke alarms, upgraded smart switches, Amazon-connected lighting controls, motion-activated lighting features, and outdoor security cameras. Transferable solar panels with backup battery storage further enhance efficiency and peace of mind. Step beyond the courtyard and discover an extended homesite offering exceptional privacy, with no backyard neighbors and no neighboring property on one side. A garden area featuring rosemary, spinach, cilantro, plantain, and avocado trees adds a unique lifestyle element, while the property is also pre-plumbed for an outdoor kitchen. The location benefits from the continued growth of the nearby Moffitt Cancer Center innovation district while offering convenient access to shopping, dining, hospitals, major highways, and highly rated schools. Combining custom craftsmanship, intelligent design, modern efficiency, and a courtyard floor plan rarely available in today's market, this remarkable residence presents a unique opportunity to enjoy a lifestyle defined by comfort, sophistication, and effortless living.