14718 Tall Tree Dr, Lutz, FL, 33559

Welcome to this delightful 5-bedroom, 2.5-bath, 2-car garage home situated in the desirable Lake Forest subdivision of Lutz, just off Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Offering 1,985 square feet of heated living space across two stories, this 1978-built home seamlessly combines timeless charm with modern enhancements. A spacious front porch, featuring pavers, brick columns, and a lovely pony wall, sets the tone as you approach the front door. Inside, Bamboo flooring flows throughout the first floor, adding warmth and elegance. Off the foyer, French doors lead to the fourth bedroom, which is also ideal as a guest room or home office. It is conveniently located next to a half bath with a pedestal sink. Across from the foyer, you’ll find a handy linen closet. The living room is down the foyer hallway and leads to the family room, complete with a fireplace, which provides a cozy retreat, with double sliding glass doors that lead to the lanai and your very own outdoor oasis. The kitchen, with its tile floors, is a culinary haven, offering granite countertops, wood cabinets with crown molding, and stainless-steel appliances, including a smooth-top range, microwave, side-by-side refrigerator, and dishwasher. The kitchen seamlessly connects to the dining room, perfect for casual or formal dining. The primary suite, also on the first floor, opens directly to the pool deck through sliding glass doors and features an ensuite bath with a tub-shower combo and sleek tile surround. Upstairs, a wide staircase leads to a generous loft/bonus room, along with three additional bedrooms, ample closet space, and a full bath featuring a granite-topped vanity and a fully tiled shower. Recent upgrades include impact-resistant hurricane windows and sliding glass doors (2018), a new Trane A/C unit (2023), and a new pool pump (2024). The screened outdoor area is perfect for entertaining, boasting a large chlorinated pool, spa, and a low-maintenance artificial turf yard (2023), all within a fully fenced backyard with a newly installed fence (2022). The two-car garage also hosts the laundry area. Lake Forest offers a tranquil, park-like atmosphere with a clubhouse, pool, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball courts, and scenic lakeside views. With its convenient location near shopping, dining, golf, USF, Moffitt Cancer Center, Advent Health, and major highways, this home provides easy access to all that Tampa Bay has to offer. Don’t miss out—schedule your showing today!