Under contract-accepting backup offers.One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. BACK ON THE MARKET WITH PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged to show furniture layout opportunities. New roof will be installed prior to close. AC was replaced in 2021. The home boasts new carpet and fresh, neutral interior paint. Come see this move-in ready 3 bedroom 2.5 bath with 2-car garage home in the highly sought-after Ballantrae subdivision! This home was built in 2005 with high ceilings and family-friendly features. Every square inch is utilized perfectly with no wasted space! This home welcomes you with a light and bright living room and an open concept floor plan. Just off the living area, the kitchen is perfect for entertaining, featuring 42" upper wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, plenty of counter space, a bar for added seating and an oversized pantry. The dining area, just off the kitchen, offers views of the lanai and fenced backyard through the sliding glass doors. Downstairs also offers a half bathroom for convenience, a laundry room with installed shelving, and a large storage room under the stairs. Heading upstairs, a nice landing area that can be used as an office awaits you as do the three bedrooms and two full bathrooms. The primary suite features a walk-in closet, multiple windows for natural light, and connected master bathroom. Bedrooms two and three and another full bathroom with linen closet offer space for children and guests. The backyard features a nice 10'x10' covered screened-in lanai as well as a large extended space built of pavers perfect for backyard BBQs! The fenced backyard will give you all the space needed for activities or that pool you've always wanted if the large community pool and splash park in easy walking distance isn't on the agenda for the day. Ballantrae, a community with a large community pool, splash park, playground, tennis courts, basketball courts, clubhouse, gym, walking trails, and numerous scenic areas is conveniently located off of SR 54. It's just a short drive to the Suncoast Parkway, US 41 and Dale Mabry Hwy. This booming area offers many shopping centers, restaurants, parks and other amenities as well as highly rated schools. This home and community has it all! Call and book a showing today before it's gone!