132 W Saint Lucia LoopApollo Beach, FL 33572Price: $199,000

Discover relaxed Florida living in the highly desirable Caribbean Isles Residential Cooperative, a 55+ waterfront community known for its friendly atmosphere and active lifestyle. Step outside the home and step right aboard your boat with access to Tampa Bay for sunset cruises or waterfront dining. Enjoy watching manatees and dolphins from your backyard. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath home features a stunning 25-foot eat-in kitchen that's a dream for any home chef. You'll love the upgraded solid wood cabinetry, stone countertops, and a large deep sink with a gooseneck faucet designed to easily handle oversized pots and pans. Updated appliances include a combination built-in convection oven and microwave, island with downdraft cooktop, refrigerator and dishwasher. Updated flooring completes this inviting kitchen space. The combined living room and dining room are flooded with natural light, enhanced by vaulted ceilings that create an open and airy feel. Luxury Vinyl flooring has been installed in the living room, dining room, and primary bedroom. The spacious primary bedroom offers a private ensuite bath, large enough to include a conveniently located laundry area tucked neatly into a built-in closet. Updated vinyl windows add both style and energy efficiency. Major system upgrades provide peace of mind, including a new outside HVAC unit, new ductwork, and new insulation and vapor barrier installed beneath the home. If you're an outdoor enthusiast, you'll appreciate our kayak and boat launch facilities. Our canal system offers direct access to Tampa Bay. For those who enjoy friendly competitions, we have bocce ball, shuffleboard courts and horseshoes. The heated community pool is heated year-round. Inside our clubhouse, you'll discover a craft room and large game room, with pool tables, card table, indoor bar shuffleboard and darts, providing opportunities for creativity and socializing. Our community has many activities throughout the year. From themed dinners to dances, there's always something exciting happening to suit your preferences and keep you engaged year-round. Our prime location, conveniently situated between Tampa and Sarasota/Bradenton, ensures that you'll have easy access to an abundance of nearby activities. Beaches and thrilling amusement parks are just a day trip away. We invite you to pay us a visit and discover for yourself why so many call Caribbean Isles home.