Welcome to this wonderful home in Country Place nestled in nature on an oversized delightful lot! You really can have it all! Enter into the large foyer and take in the open floor plan. The dining area is a great space for formal or informal family meals. The large ceramic tile and baseboard can be found in the common areas throughout the home with carpet in the bedrooms. Abundant light flows through the large windows. The cook(s) of the family will be pleased with the spacious kitchen featuring a bay window and a cozy window seat that looks out on to the retention pond which provides a habitat for wading birds and turtles. The kitchen has a breakfast bar with additional seating that opens to the great room. This gathering space has volume ceilings and is anchored by a wood burning fireplace, flanked by convenient built-in shelving. From the great room or master bedroom, enter the sanctuary of the huge extended lanai that runs the entire width of the house. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or evening glass of wine while taking in the beautiful views of garden, cypress, hardwood forest and wild life. Possibilities are endless for this private, tranquil space prewired for a hot tub. The generous sized master bedroom is currently doing double duty and houses a convenient home office work station. The master bath has a large walk in shower and double vanities. The secondary bedrooms are well sized and are separated by the hall bath. The home boasts a new roof (Jul 2021) with transferrable warranty and wind mitigation report, insulated overhead garage door (2021), updated hall bath (2021), water softener and under sink reversed osmosis drinking water dispenser (2018), termite treatment with transferrable warranty (2020). Country Place within the Carrollwood Community offers nearby access to several parks – traditional, dog, water, and skate, and a host of courts – basketball, tennis, and racquetball. Enjoy the miles of tree lined sidewalk trails within Country Place and the Carrollwood Cultural Center, Amphitheatre and boardwalk. The neighborhood is zoned for A-rated elementary, middle, and high schools. A wonderful place for all with close access to all the popular grocery, shopping, and dining destinations and close proximity to the Veteran's Expressway, Suncoast Parkway and I-275. Centrally located to many Tampa Bay area destinations.