17023 DENNIS RD Lutz, FL 33558

One or more photo(s) has been virtually staged. Escape from the real world and fall in love with the lifestyle of this captivating waterfront LAKE HELEN home. Step back in time and reminisce of old Florida, where residents still enjoy dipping their bare feet in the cool deep, spring fed water, sipping sweet tea and breathing in the aroma of fresh air, orange blossoms, roses & jasmine blooming. This charming ranch style home with a private GATE is tucked away on ½ ACRE, CORNER LOT with STUNNING WATER VIEWS from EVERY room of this home! You are surrounded by water on 2 borders of this premium home site w/side & backyard frontage on the freshwater CANAL leading to a gorgeous, 18 acre SKI SIZE lake in the delightful community of Lutz! This lovely home features a formal dining room with bay window and open family room, perfect for entertaining! You'll love the hardwood floors & ceramic tile with only carpeting in the master bedroom. A large, covered & screened patio provides comfortable shade while enjoying nature abound. The kitchen boasts maple cabinets and overlooks the living room. Includes a stainless refrigerator, wall oven, microwave and cooktop. The master bath has been updated to include a new vanity and tile shower. The secondary bedrooms are spacious and have good closet space. ROOF REPLACED 2014 & A/C REPLACED 2017. Water heater, water softener & filtration system are only 3 years old. NO FLOOD INSURANCE needed. Included is a surveillance & security system. NO DEED RESTRICTIONS or HOA FEES! Enjoy PANORAMIC WATERVIEWS enhanced by HUGE OAKS, CYPRESS trees, a small ISLAND and your own private FISHING DOCK. Relax with friends & family as you sit around the fire pit, toasting marshmellows and sharing stories. There is a huge fenced yard, complete with a playset and lots of room to toss a football or play, let the pets roam, plant a garden or raise your chickens! There is a two car, attached garage with extra shelving for added storage. There is a covered carport to park a boat and no restrictions for parking an RV or camper. Feel like you are on your private oasis, yet only minutes to Publix, Walmart, Target, restaurants, malls, ST. Joseph's North, the Suncoast Trail and top schools. Enjoy great skiing, fishing, paddle boarding, canoeing and captivating sunsets on Lake Helen, which leads to a chain of two other lakes offering you more than you could possibly imagine. Nature enthusiasts will be mesmerized by the osprey, egrets and big bass year round. This is truly a waterfront paradise right in your own backyard. Convenient to the Veterans & Suncoast Expressway and Dale Mabry for easy commutes. Approximately 15 minutes to TIA and located in the STEINBRENNER school district! Locals say Heaven is closer in a home by the water. Now you can own a piece of Heaven! Ready for immediate occupancy & easy to show. Why wait? Call today to set up a private showing.