Your Florida paradise awaits in this gorgeous & updated pool home that will EXCEED your expectations! Meticulously cared for, this move-in ready 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home with partial pond views is FULL of upgrades and welcomes you with its beautiful curb appeal and screened in front porch. Just off the entry is the formal dining room, currently being used as a music/flex room, as well as the spacious family room. You will notice the gorgeous bamboo flooring that begins in the foyer and extends throughout all of the living areas of the home, as well as throughout the kitchen and all 3 bedrooms. Both bathrooms are tiled, meaning this home has NO CARPETING - especially perfect for those with allergies or pets. Overlooking the family room is the upgraded kitchen, which includes resurfaced cabinets; luxurious granite counters; higher end stainless appliances including gas range, Samsung French door refrigerator, and Bosch dishwasher; recessed lighting; dedicated pantry; and breakfast bar that provides additional seating. Adjacent is the roomy eat-in kitchen cafe, and sliders just off the family room lead you to your screened in saltwater pool with a view of a serene pond off to the side - making this home your own gorgeous & private tropical oasis! Your pool includes cascading waterfall, upgraded interior pebble finish, and a BRAND NEW pump & motor (July 2021), and the large multilevel pool deck with pavers allows for plenty of room for lounge chairs & fun in the sun. The spacious covered patio with 2 outdoor ceiling fans has plenty of room to hold your dining table, outdoor sectional, and more - making this a lovely & picturesque spot to relax at the end of your day. Back inside, just off the entry is your large Master Retreat, complete with dual closets with additional shelving, as well as a roomy bump-out/sitting area, which is currently being used as an exercise room but can easily be used as an office, den, or even a nursery. Sliders off the bump-out lead you to the pool and patio area. Your en-suite Master Bath includes bilevel vanity with dual sinks, upgraded walk-in shower with glass enclosure and listello trim, and soaking garden tub. The hallway beyond the kitchen leads you to both ample sized secondary bedrooms, and a full pool bathroom with upgraded granite counter is located just outside the bedrooms, along with a convenient door that leads to the patio and pool. The laundry room is situated down the hallway just off the dining room and includes washer and gas dryer. Other upgrades to the home include NEW roof (Nov. 2019); NEWER whole home interior paint (2018); NEWER heat pump unit for HVAC (2017); ceiling fans w/lights throughout; NEWER smoke detectors throughout (2017/2018); NEWER coach lights and foyer/dining room light fixtures (2018); NEWER water heater (2015); automatic fan timers in bathrooms; exterior lighting w/automatic timer; additional duct/ A/C vent added to Master Suite to provide additional cooling; Ring doorbell and Ring floodlight camera on patio; gutters added to front of home; custom concrete edging & more. Situated in highly desired Covington Park, with amenities including clubhouse, fitness center, community pool, playground, and park. Easy & quick access to I-75, US-301, US-41, and the Selmon Expressway, with plenty of options for dining, shopping, & recreation, as well as St. Joseph's Hospital South and dog-friendly Apollo Beach Nature Preserve located nearby.