8961 GARDEN PARTY DRIVE

Under contract-accepting backup offers. Looking for space, a pool, and a newer home? This well-maintained 2018 home in the desirable Connerton community offers 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, and over 3,100 sq ft of living space, along with a private screened-in pool and lanai perfect for enjoying Florida living year-round. Designed with a split floorplan, the home also includes a spacious upper-level suite and a 3-car tandem garage, offering both flexibility and functionality. As you enter, you'll find a versatile flex space to the left, perfect for a formal dining room, home office, or sitting/conversation area depending on your needs. Continuing through the foyer are two spacious bedrooms with bamboo flooring and a full bathroom. Further along you'll find a powder room, a large laundry room with a utility sink, and access to the garage. The main living areas feature ceramic tile flooring and open into a bright great room with triple windows overlooking the pool and lanai, creating a comfortable space for everyday living and entertaining. The open-concept layout connects the living area, dining space, and kitchen. The kitchen is both stylish and functional, offering granite countertops, a tile backsplash, shaker cabinets, a gas cooktop, a large island with breakfast bar seating, and a pantry. Sliding doors from the dining area lead directly to the screened-in pool and outdoor seating area, creating an easy indoor-outdoor flow. The primary suite at the rear of the home features dual closets with built-in organizers and a spacious bathroom with dual sinks, granite countertops, a garden tub, a large walk-in shower, and a private water closet. Upstairs, the fourth bedroom includes a large walk-in closet, full bathroom, and a versatile loft area, making it ideal as a private guest suite, teenager's retreat, or multigenerational living space. Additional features include solar panels that will be paid off by the seller at closing, allowing the new owner to enjoy the energy benefits without assuming any payments. The home also includes natural gas appliances, a water softener, rain gutters, and a spacious three-car tandem garage equipped with an electric vehicle charger, providing added convenience for EV owners. Built in 2018, the home has been well cared for by the current owners. Located in the amenity-rich Connerton community, residents enjoy resort-style pools, parks, walking trails, playgrounds, and community events, all while being conveniently close to shopping, dining, and major roadways. A major bonus is the upcoming Ridge Road extension, which will provide even faster access to the Suncoast Parkway, Tampa, Tampa International Airport, and the Gulf beaches—making this location not just comfortable, but increasingly convenient and connected, with the added benefit of being in an area supported by well-established infrastructure