Welcome to The Meadows neighborhood and this beautifully maintained central Clearwater house. Home welcomes you with mature landscaping and a very large, extended driveway. Custom built brick mailbox with secure locking mechanism. Front side load, two car garage makes for a very inviting curb appeal. Stepping into front door, you can't miss the gleaming polished terrazzo floors throughout entire home. A very versatile floor plan offers formal living and dining areas plus a large family room with wood burning brick fireplace and copper surround. Formal area has a 15 foot bank of triple sliding glass doors which lead to a 12X28 covered porch. Terrazzo floors extend throughout porch area. Bright and open kitchen offers original solid maple cabinets and newer counter tops. These cabinets are so solid they will last another generation of home ownership. Breakfast bar for casual dining and can sit four to six. Tile back splash throughout kitchen. All newer stainless appliances include convection oven, glass cook top, side by side refrigerator and built-in dishwasher. Kitchen window above sink provides loads of natural light and views of butterfly garden. Expansive walk-in pantry with built-in shelving. Door with glass inserts from kitchen leads to lanai and backyard. Large master bedroom and adjoining master bathroom are tucked into rear of home which provides quiet privacy. Two large closets in master bedroom. Door from master bedroom leads to screened lanai. Second and third bedrooms are very spacious and have great closet storage space. Guest bathroom is conveniently located next to guest bedrooms. Three closets along hallway provide linen and additional storage. Over sized interior laundry room is 9X20 and has built-in storage cabinets. Glass front french door allows for quiet privacy from living areas. With windows on both ends this multi-purpose space is perfect for home office,craft room or air conditioned workshop. Brand new A/C just installed along with a new hot water tank. Second smaller newer hot water tank is in pantry area and services the kitchen. Double pane energy efficient replacement windows throughout. A/C duct work replaced in approx 2009. From the spectacular covered lanai the backyard is stunning. Almost a quarter acre sized lot with fully fenced backyard. Stone pavered outdoor patio is 15X20 and is a perfect setting for a hot tub or fire pit. Mature fruit and ornamental trees include lemon, orange, sweet mulberry, peach,
oak and magnolia trees. Five point well for irrigation and a newer irrigation pump makes maintaining this gardeners paradise a breeze. Large garden space with designated beds are ready to prep Fall planting. Rain barrel and composter included. The Meadows and Morningside neighborhoods have direct access to the newly renovated Morningside Rec Center. For a nominal fee, Clearwater residents can enjoy indoor gymnasium, fitness center,racquetball courts,basketball and tennis courts, picnic and playground areas, a large recreational pool with several lap lanes and children's pool. Neighborhood is conveniently located 15 minutes from Clearwater Beach and 20 minutes from Tampa International Airport. Wonderful zoned schools of Belcher Elementary, Oak Grove Middle and Clearwater High schools.