156 Star Shell Dr, Apollo Beach, FL 33572

*Showings will Conclude 8pm on Monday 7/26 - Please submit offers by 9pm 7/26/21* Gorgeous 4 / 2.5 / 3 car garage Harbour Isles home has many upgrades! When you walk in the 16' tall foyer, you will fall in love with the open floorplan. Large kitchen has 42" staggered espresso raised cabinets, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, upgraded light fixtures, breakfast nook, and large island for barstools. Kitchen flows into dining room with 12' step tray ceilings and spacious living area, which makes a perfect space for entertaining, and large windows and triple sliders offer an excellent view of the huge, fully fenced-in backyard. The 22' screened-in lanai overlooks the canal, which attracts all kinds of birds, turtles, even occasional river otters! This home and property provides a peaceful respite and plenty of space for your family. Enjoy peace of mind with its security system, galvanized steel hurricane shutters, and above-floodplain location also. Spacious master suite has upgraded tray ceilings and attached bath with garden tub, shower, dual sinks and walk-in closet. The other 2 bedrooms are very big with great storage and individual bathrooms. Beautiful French doors lead to 4th bedroom/ private office with closet, offering beautiful morning light and a lovely front yard view. HUGE BACKYARD: Situated on over 1/4 acre, this is a green thumb's paradise with its 5-zone "smart home" irrigation system controlled from your cell phone (even when traveling)! Owners planted numerous flowers and edible plants, including blackberries, mulberries, guava, blueberries, goji berries, figs, cherries, moringa (superfood), longevity spinach, new mango trees, avocado, pomegranate, mint, rosemary, basil, lavender, and beautiful hibiscus and rose bushes. COMMUNITY AMENITIES: The gem of Harbour Isles is its large, beautiful lagoon and open greenspace giving residents their own private park experience! Fully-stocked bass lake is surrounded by 1/2 mile walking trail with wooden bridge, gorgeous gazebo, numerous fishing docks, and stunning foliage (including pink orchid trees)! Nearby are the community clubhouse, resort-style pool, gym, basketball and sand volleyball courts, canopied playground, and secure RV / boat storage! LOCATION: Harbour Isles is on Highway 41, just 2-10 minutes from I-75, tons of shopping and restaurants at Big Bend/Highway 301, Little Harbour, Apollo Beach park (splashpad/ playground/ tennis & basketball courts/ skate park / track/ community garden), Apollo Beach public beach & nature preserve, Circles waterfront restaurant & marina, Burn Bootcamp, first-class Spurlino YMCA, Southshore Regional Library, and well-respected schools like LLT Academy, SLAM, Apollo Beach Elementary, Ruskin Christian, and Bell Shoals/Apollo Beach Christian Academy.