Don't miss this opportunity to own this well-maintained, move-in ready 3-bedroom, 2.5-bath (PLUS LOFT/BONUS ROOM) home in the sought-after East Lake corridor! Situated on a corner lot, the features of this home are sure to please: dramatic soaring ceilings, spacious open floor plan, a light & bright freshly-painted interior, an upstairs loft area - perfect for office needs or media/bonus area. As you enter, you'll notice a formal living room and dining area making entertaining easy. The kitchen has granite counters, wood cabinets, stainless appliances (including a double oven), two closet pantries and breakfast bar. The adjacent great room will be a favorite gathering spot. Two sets of hurricane-resistant sliding doors (installed in 2022) provide access to the pool area. A convenient half bath is located near the kitchen and laundry room. You'll love the large first-floor storage area under the stairwell. Stylish black accents have been added to the stair railings and downstairs doors, cabinet/drawer pulls. Travel upstairs to the loft and three roomy bedrooms. The primary bedroom has two walk-in closets with built-in shelves/drawers. The ensuite bath has dual vanities, a soaking tub and separate shower. Two additional bedrooms also have built-in closet shelving & drawers and share a bathroom. Every room is filled with natural light creating a spacious and airy feel. Live your Florida life-style in the nicely-landscaped backyard pool area: your relaxing retreat has an attractive pavered deck and a fabulous Pergola added in 2022. What a great place to grill out and enjoy family activities! The pool has a child safety fence. A new roof was installed in 2020 and the exterior was painted that same year. The AC was replaced in 2019. Brand new pool pump in 2024. Additional shelving has been added to the garage ceiling. Top-rated schools are close by (Brooker Creek Elementary, East Lake Middle Academy of Engineering (students must apply and be accepted through the district application process) and East Lake High. This home is located near shopping & restaurants, Pinellas Trail, golf courses, county parks, gorgeous gulf beaches and all that Tampa Bay has to offer. Two international airports are a short commute away.