11617 Bitola Drive
Odessa, FL 33556

Enjoy the Florida sunshine and resort lifestyle within the secure gates of Esplanade at Starkey Ranch in this gorgeous 2 bedroom + optional 3rd bedroom/office home. You can see why this gated community is Highly Sought-After with its Perfectly Manicured Lush Landscaping and the modern, trusted craftsmanship from Taylor Morrison. This home features a beautifully widened paver driveway with an oversized 2 car garage. You will notice the freshly painted exterior, ensuring a vibrant and welcoming curb appeal. As you step inside through the grand 8-foot front door, you are welcomed by the stunning interior featuring 10-foot tray ceilings, crown molding, and gleaming ceramic tile floors. The layout offers versatility, boasting a bonus space for an office or 3rd bedroom behind stunning french doors. You'll love the option of a traditional formal dining room floor plan or cozy sitting room for socially sipping post-dinner cocktails. The chef's kitchen is every culinary enthusiast's dream, featuring tall 42" solid wood cabinets, quartz countertops, an expansive kitchen island with bar seating, an abundance of storage space, a natural gas oven, and a custom-designed pantry. Gather friends and family in the breakfast nook, spacious enough to comfortably accommodate 8. This home is built to entertain with an inviting great room with tray ceilings, built-in floor outlets, and pocket slider doors leading to the rear covered, screened lanai. This lanai is a Floridian paradise, complete with a paver floor, full outdoor kitchen featuring a grill and granite counters, ample space for outdoor dining, gorgeous wall stonework, a seating area around a peaceful fountain, and a gas fireplace for cozy winter evenings. The primary bedroom is a serene retreat, filled with natural light, and equipped with a luxurious en suite bathroom with granite counter tops and dual sinks, private toilet, large walk-in closet, and an oversized shower. A noise-reducing wall ensures peace and privacy for the second bedroom, which also features its own en suite bathroom with granite counters. Guests will appreciate the convenient half bath, and the large laundry/utility room provides the ultimate in home efficiency. With 10-foot ceilings, 8-foot doors, and crown molding throughout, the home radiates elegance and spaciousness. With thoughtful additions like a humidistat and water softener, that add comfort to your daily living, you will find it is the little details that truly make a difference. This is pride of ownership at its finest! There is ample room to install a pool or enjoy the pool at Esplanade's private resort-style clubhouse including a fire pit, grills, dog parks, fitness center, billiards, playground, pickleball, tennis courts, Bocce Ball and more. The Starkey Ranch Community offers fantastic amenities, from their pristine pools to miles of trails for your active lifestyle, restaurants, doctors, Trinity hospital and more - all within the community. Come discover the home of your dreams with only a short drive to the Tampa airport and Gulf beaches! You're warmly invited to explore our virtual tour or discover the wow factor yourself by touring this extraordinary home in person. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to make this stunning home your own!