6908 PARK STRAND DR Apollo Beach, FL 33572

*THE FINEST WATERSET HAS TO OFFER* Amazing Cardel St. Lucia model with over $200,000 in upgrades from hurricane windows to outdoor kitchen, fire pit, storage room, and expansive pool/spa package, all on a premium lot with view to woods across ponds. The curb appeal of this European Cottage elevation is extraordinary with upgraded rock exterior over the entry to a 19'x19' covered porch. Open the front door to a view through the house to the pool and ponds beyond. Ceilings are coffered, tray, finished with crown molding, and 10' to 12'. Flooring throughout the house is wood-look porcelain tile, with the exception of marble in the master bath. The spacious and open great great room enables both easy entertaining and casual living. Sanctuary can be found in the sumptuous master and a privacy in the study/den. The great room opens to the covered-lanai pool area and to the gourmet kitchen with its Cambria quartz countertops, Wolf gas range/ovens and microwave, KitchenAid refrigerator/freezer and dishwasher, butler's pantry, designer lighting over an 8'4" by 4'7" island with farm-style deep sink and breakfast bar. The covered lanai is 486 square feet and opens to a 60' x 34' screened pool enclosure that is completely covered with pavers. The pool itself is 41'x18', with spa, custom outdoor kitchen, and gas fire pit. You can access the integrated 15'x 6' storage room from either the lanai or the exterior. After a late night trip to the spa, walk directly into the large master with sitting area under a 10' tray ceiling. From there, down the hallway lined by large custom finished His and Her walk-in closets, walk into the marble floored master bath with stand-alone designer tub, separate vanities, tankless gas water heater within 10 feet, and walk-in, double shower-head, glass wall shower. All three secondary bedrooms are large, with ample closet space. Bedrooms 2 & 3 share a dual-vanity Jack-n-Jill bath. Bedroom 4 is steps away from the 3rd bath which serves also as a pool bath. The bonus room provides flexible living space, as family room, play room, craft room, or semi-private retreat in conjunction with the 4th bedroom and 3rd bath. Don't miss the butler's pantry off the kitchen, and notice the size and convenience of the inside laundry as you work towards the 3-car, 10' ceiling, 29'4"x27' garage. Great room, bonus room, and master bedroom are setup for surround sound; receivers are in the master closet. The sound system in the house is zoned so that pool might be on while other areas are off. Pool pump and lighting are WiFi and can be controlled through a phone ap. Lanai lights are on timers and can change colors. The pool area has connection for TV and exterior WiFi. The house is alarmed and the Ring doorbell with two motion censored floodlights convey. Waterset is an award winning Newland Community in Apollo Beach with incredible amenities, walking and bike baths, and local charter and Montessori schools. This property sits on a quiet cul-de-sac, has an 80' frontage lot, and is walking distance from the Community Center and Montessori school. Shopping, dining, outdoor recreation, St. Joseph Hospital South are nearby; and Downtown Tampa, MacDill AFB, Tampa International airport, and Florida's theme parks and Gulf Beaches are just a drive away. Unequaled. Unique. Your chance to acquire the best.