2638 VELVENTOS DRIVE CLEARWATER FL 33761 MLS #U8243921

This is your rare opportunity to own a traditional colonial style home in the Heart of Clearwater. Custom built in 1996, with classic charm and elegance, this home has recently been updated with a brand-new roof, interior and exterior paint, and the solar panels are paid for. Located in a gated community of just 11 homes, this timeless 6 bedroom, 3.5 bath home with 3 car garage has an impressive presence. Stately columns and a covered portico invite you inside into a grand foyer with tiled entryway and soaring ceiling. An abundance of natural light fills the entire first floor as massive arched windows adorn the walls, and four sets of glass doors lead toward the lanai and pool area. The expansive dining room and kitchen with breakfast nook to the left are perfect for entertaining the entire family and friends. To the right of the entryway sits a versatile area for work or recreation. The family room and kitchen are currently divided by a custom entertainment center which may be easily removed for an open concept. A separate guest quarters with full bath and private entrance from the pool completes the bottom floor. Upstairs, the primary suite has two large closets, custom cabinets, soaking tub and separate shower. There are 5 additional bedrooms, a laundry room, a full bath and a loft. ENJOY THE FLORIDA LIFESTYLE in your own backyard with a fully screened lanai area complete with pool and spa. The 3 car garage is equipped with built in storage and room for the boat, golf cart and electric bikes! Just a quick jaunt to the area’s most highly rated beach 2024, Caladesi Island. Proximity to the area’s best schools, beaches, hospitals, shopping and airports makes this home perfect for the whole family.