Step into this impeccably cared-for 3-bedroom, 2-bath home featuring an office/den and a refreshing saltwater pool, situated in the sought-after Valrico Grove community. As you step through the double glass entry doors into the foyer, a custom-made resin bubble pendant light will remind you of the interplay of sea and sky. Just off the foyer, French doors lead to a den/office which offers a bookcase wall with a blend of open shelves and closed cabinets. Glorious tiger-wood floors extend throughout the home (excluding the two spare bedrooms) and are truly a highlight of this home! The spacious kitchen offers ample seating for 8 around an elevated counter with a generous island, a sunny breakfast nook, and abundant storage. The refrigerator has two icemakers, one producing regular ice and the other producing craft ice balls that are ideal for cooling down your favorite beverage without watering it down! Triple glass sliders fully open to connect the living area to the lanai and saltwater pool for your own private oasis. Unwind on the covered lanai with plenty of room for a large dining table and sectional seating. Watch your favorite movie on the lanai TV while floating in the pool. Discover an outdoor kitchen with bar seating for four, boasting a four-burner grill, rotisserie infrared burner, double side burners, two storage drawers, and a refrigerator all of which is shaded by native Florida sea grapes and a Sunbrella fabric umbrella – the space is perfect for entertaining! A firepit, surrounded by Adirondack chairs invites storytelling and laughter. Recent upgrades include a new roof (with membrane) 2023, new heat pump and AC unit with a UV Light installed in the outlet plenum of the air handler 2023, pool pump motor and salt cell replaced 2023, exterior paint (including soffit and eaves) 2022, new garage door opener, rails, and springs 2022, new water heater 2020, pool and lanai area upgraded – conversion to a saltwater pool which has been completely resurfaced including new edge tiles, travertine pool deck and heater 2019, pool cage upgraded with higher strength Super Screen – with a 10-year warranty 2017 and custom-built covered kayak storage. Security and peace of mind are ensured with a wireless ADT Alarm System, two Ring stick-up cameras covering the front of the home and a Ring doorbell. A comprehensive list of home improvements and highlights has been included providing a detailed overview of this exceptional property. Please ask your agent to share this with you!