17814 MISSION OAK DRIVE LITHIA FL 33547 MLS #TB8424450

This wonderful Arthur Rutenberg home in the Gated Community of Fish Hawk Trails provides everything you have been looking for & more!! As you approach the home, you will notice the lush landscaping and pavered walkway to the front entrance with a large covered porch that is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee. Enter through double glass doors into an open concept floorplan with an abundance of elegant architectural detail on the ceilings & walls throughout all main living areas. Step onto tile flooring with a decorative inset in the foyer, laid on the diagonal that flows seamlessly throughout the home with carpet in bedrooms & the office. At the front of the home you will find the formal living & dining areas with a spacious office with double glass french doors & a foyered grand entrance flanked with lighting sconces on each side. Continue farther into the heart of the home to the kitchen with abundant wood cabinetry & stone tops, spacious center island, bar seating, gas cooktop, double wall ovens, dishwasher, refrigerator, microwave, glass front cabinets for displaying your treasured pieces above the pass through to the formal dining area, under cabinet lighting & tile backsplash. The family room & eat in area are open to the kitchen featuring a gas fireplae with beautiful windows above & pocket sliders that fully open giving you views and access to the sparkling pool/spa & outdoor living area with an outdoor kitchen featuring a grill, sink & mini fridge. Get ready to spend countless hours in this wonderful haven. The primary suite is privately located on one side of the home with french door access to the outdoor space offering a spacious bedroom with two walk in closets with built in organizers & the light infused EnSuite Bath with walk in shower with decorative tile, dual vanities and soaking tub. There are two bedrooms with a bath in one wing of the home with the 4th bedroom located in a separate area with adjacent bath & large bonus room with a wall of windows that overlook the backyard & sliders to access the outdoor area. One of my favorite features of this home is the landscape lighting in both the front & back, terraced garden areas, brick paved & stone walkways that wind throughout the private & lushly landscaped backyard & backing to the neighborhood trails. This area will be one of your favorites too. Located in the highly sought after gate guarded (24/7) community of Fish Hawk Trails with large executive homesites, miles of trails, wide streets, tennis, basketball & pickleball courts, a community center all surrounded by nature & zoned for great schools. Other important features include A NEW ROOF (2024), newer HVAC’s (2024 & 2020), plantation shutters, laundry room with washer & dryer that convey, utility sink, cabinetry & folding table, oversized 3 car garage with built in wood shelving, insulated heavy duty garage doors & more. There is so much to love about this home so make sure to schedule an appointment to see it today!! You don’t want this one to get away!!