12359 LAKE BLANCHE DRIVE
Odessa, FL 33556

Luxury and location make this Starkey Ranch pool home centered in the heart of the community in desirable Whitfield Park a truly special find! This four-bedroom, four-bathroom home with a dedicated, private office and upgraded finishes has an expansive lanai and ( solar heated ) pool with child safety fence. Upon arrival, the paver drive and front walk lead you to the inviting Craftsman front porch. As you enter, the two-story foyer gives you a glimpse of the grandness and welcoming natural light found throughout the home. Right from the front door, you will see straight out to the relaxing pool and outdoor entertaining space that awaits you. French doors to the office allow for both light and privacy. A full bathroom with an attractive granite countertop is just next to the office. The generous formal dining space introduces you to the stunning two-story great room with 20' ceilings, awash with natural light. The great room offers a view to the spacious, modern kitchen with all the amenities a chef could want, along with plenty of room for a casual dining area. This dream kitchen includes KitchenAid appliances, with a natural gas range, and high-end quartz countertops. The large island provides additional storage and seating space. 42" upper and gray lower cabinets wrap around the entire room on three walls with a walk-in pantry providing more storage than you can imagine. two sets of glass sliding doors provide both natural light and views from the kitchen and great room to the extended lanai and pool. Upstairs, four expansive bedrooms await, including both a true master AND an additional bedroom suite with a full bath with granite counter and a walk-in closet. The grand master bedroom and bath offer luxurious finishes, including an over-sized shower, quartz countertops, and custom shelving in the sizable master closet. two more bedrooms share a Jack and Jill bath with two separate vanity/sink areas topped in granite. The laundry room, complete with Whirlpool washer and dryer, is conveniently located near all the bedrooms. The two-car garage contains a water softener and tankless natural gas water heater. St. Augustine grass and full reclaimed water irrigation. Partial vinyl 6' privacy fence in the back. Nothing to do but move in and enjoy! Located in an established section of Starkey Ranch just one block from the new $44 million K-8 public school and library and one block from a community park, pool, splash pad and dog park. Just a five minute close to the District Park with public sports fields and playgrounds. Starkey Ranch residents have access to three community pool and park areas, kayaking and canoeing on Lake Cunningham, 22 miles of trails, 800 acres of conservation next to 18,000 acres of conservation lands in Starkey Wilderness Preserve, which connects to the 42-mile Suncoast Trail. Adorable shops and eateries located in the neighborhood. 25 minutes to sunsets on the Gulf of Mexico and world-famous beaches are just beyond that. 30 minutes to Tampa International Airport.