11717 DERBYSHIRE DRIVE TAMPA FL 33626 MLS #A4697040

Come and explore this wonderful home purchase opportunity located in the Shires in Westchase, officially ranked by Niche as the number one best suburb in which to live in Tampa Bay, and third best in all of Florida. As you enter the Shires neighborhood you will pass under the oak tree canopies which provide cooling shade in the summer, which is nice when you walk around the neighborhood. As you arrive at this featured home, you will notice the attractive landscaping and newly painted exterior. Inside, there is 2,036 square feet of living space, containing 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and a roomy 12’ x 12’ office/flex space. Decorator features permeate throughout. As you enter the home you will pass through a cozy living room and dining room with a decorator chandelier and wall niches with recessed lighting. Enter the kitchen and family room open living area with 12’ ceilings and laminate plank flooring. The kitchen features 2 sky lights and recessed lighting, a large island with granite counter tops, premium wood cabinets with soft close doors and drawers, a coffee bar and an under the counter power assisted microwave drawer. The family room also has recessed lighting and features a floor to ceiling ledger brick wall that contains a contemporary gas fireplace with an on/off remote control, and a wall mounted large screen TV. The office/flex is finished with beadboard wainscoting, laminate floor planking, a ceiling fan and recessed lighting. You will find plantation shutters on every window and some rooms with crown molding. Nearly every room has a decorator ceiling fan. There are three pocket doors. The master bedroom has separate his and hers walk-in closets. Both bathrooms have been remodeled with new counter tops on the vanities and new tile and fixtures. Sliding glass doors in the family room open to a nice sized screened, covered porch with a built in dry bar and cabinets, and floor tile planking. There is a lot of extra storage built into the home with extra shelving in the closets and some flooring in the attic, which has a pull down staircase. There are also 7 Gadiator wall cabinets in the garage and a tall floor cabinet. The home also has a water softener. There is an in-ground sprinkler system which uses economical reclaimed water. The backyard is mostly fenced. The home has been updated with brand new whole house plumbing (Nov. 2025) and a new garage door (March 2026). The roof is 10 years old, the A/C is 8 years and the water heater is 6 years. Westchase provides a fabulous lifestyle, with a highly rated golf course, and 2 community pools that include Olympic swimming lanes and a water slide. There are 3 parks, 2 of which include kids playground equipment. There are tennis courts, pickleball courts, a basketball court and walking and biking trails. There is a Publix anchored shopping center ½ mile away from Shires and an abundance of restaurants, shopping and professional services within easy driving distance, some even walkable. Tampa’s highly rated airport is a 15-20 minute drive and some of the best beaches in the country are 30 to 60 minutes away. Do not miss this opportunity to have a great home in a great neighborhood in a great community.