20926 Drake Elm Drive
Land O Lakes, FL 34638

Be the first to live in this beautiful NEW Build Land O Lakes home with an abundance of living space and a pond-front view. With 2,615 SQ FT of living space this 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a 2 car garage is located in the NEW gated community of Whispering Pines. The main level features a dining/living room combination open to the kitchen. The kitchen is equipped with wood cabinets, a pantry closet, and stainless steel appliances including a refrigerator, gas range, microwave, and dishwasher. Right off the kitchen is a bathroom. One guest bedroom is located on the main floor and the remainder are on the second floor. For extra storage on the main floor, there is an under-the-stair closet. The sliding glass doors lead to the backyard where you can enjoy a peaceful pond front view. Upstairs you will find a loft area with a hall bathroom featuring a tub/shower combo. The master suite features an ensuite bath with dual vanities, a walk-in shower, a separate toilet room, and a walk-in closet. The laundry room is well equipped with a full-size washer and dryer. Additional features of this home include an epoxy garage floor, video doorbell, water softener with purifier, blinds on all windows, and fans throughout the bedrooms and living room. The new community amenities will include a community cabana and clubhouse, Swimming Pool with Splash Buckets, Grilling Stations, Cornhole and Hammock Lawns, Dog Parks, Shaded Playground and Open Green Space. Located near many top-rated elementary, middle and high schools within 1-3 miles distance and 3 top-rated colleges within 5-10 miles. Lots of dining, recreation, and shopping options are nearby. The HOA currently provides high-speed internet and 75 cable channels. Lawn care is included in the rent. The owner will consider small pets. HOA approval is required before move-in and can take up to 7 days once received. A $50 HOA application fee must be mailed to the HOA. All Hoffman Realty residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package which is an additional $49/month, payable with rent and includes utility concierge service making utility connection a breeze during your move-in, HVAC air filter delivered monthly (for applicable properties), our best-in-class resident rewards program, online maintenance portal, online rent payment portal, one late-fee waiver and much more! Learn more at the Resident Benefits Package.If you decide to apply for one of our properties, there is an $85 per adult application fee that is non-refundable. Anyone aged 18 or above who will be residing at the property must apply. We will (1) check your credit report; (2) check for recent evictions; (3) verify your employment, if applicable; (4) personal income, assets, or assistance must be sufficient and verifiable; (5) verify your previous landlord references; and (6) perform criminal background screening; (7) be aware that some associations also have application fees. We encourage you not to apply if you have bad credit references or poor rental history.