3789 DARSTON ST Palm Harbor, FL 34685

LOCATION! LOCATION! LOCATION! Enjoy maintenance free living at Salem Village within the Ridgemoor community of East Lake. This well maintained "move-in ready" 2 bedroom, plus spacious den, 2 bath, 2 car garage split-bedroom plan is located within a one minute walk to the community heated salt water pool. Sip your morning coffee as you enjoy the beautiful Florida sunrise over the serene pond view from the large 420 sq. ft. extended, covered/ screened rear lanai. As you prepare to enter the home notice the screened front entry and barrel tile roof. As you walk in, notice there is wood laminate and tile flooring throughout all of the main living areas (carpet in 2 bedrooms only) for low-maintenance living. The spacious family room boasts decorative columns and double glass sliders bringing in natural light and providing direct access to the large extended lanai and your own backyard oasis. The gourmet kitchen includes custom granite countertops, upgraded GE Profile stainless steel appliances (including convection oven and Advantium microwave/convection oven), double bowl undermount stainless sink with window, water filtration system for kitchen sink and refrigerator, and large center island. Take advantage of informal dining area for casual use or the formal dining room for special occasions. The den has plenty of room to use as a home office, media room, or future 3rd bedroom. The master suite features a walk in closet, linen closet and triple windows with a tranquil "water view". The master bath retreat includes a large walk in shower with frameless glass enclosure, upgraded plumbing fixtures, dual vanities with "Cambria" quartz countertops and undermount sinks. The laundry room features top of the line GE top-load washer and dryer that were installed within the past 12 months. These owners spared no expense with tons of extras such as: Hurricane shutters (including accordion shutters on all rear windows and doors), water softener system, HVAC replaced with a Trane system in 2014, New water heater installed 2018, custom ceiling fans and light fixtures, sun tubes in ceiling of den and master bath for more natural light, faux wood white blinds throughout w/verticals on sliders, exterior of home was painted in 2022, roof replaced within the past few years and much more. Don't forget to ask about the furniture!!! Located in flood zone X, so no flood insurance is required by lenders. This well-maintained gated community is within a top rated school district which includes: Cypress Woods Elementary, Carwise Middle, and East Lake High. The HOA fees include: heated saltwater pool/cabana, exterior maintenance (roof/exterior paint reserves), lawn care/landscaping, trash/recycling pickup, tennis courts, basketball court, playground, cable/internet and more. Plenty of shopping nearby with quick access to the Gulf beaches and Tampa International Airport. This immaculate villa is the perfect place to call home, start living the Florida lifestyle today!