16419 BURNISTON DRIVE TAMPA FL 33647 MLS #U8250546 | Gary Kusher | Florida Real Estate

**WELCOME HOME!** A true one of a kind showcase home with sweeping conservation views! This signature property is located in the heart of Tampa Palms in the village of Whitehall. It offers 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms, + plus bonus room and an expansive screen-enclosed resort style pool area! This home has been upgraded with new 6ft x 8ft exterior mahogany double door 6 lite (2024), new exterior paint (2024), new interior paint (2024), new flooring (2024), new dishwasher (2024), three new HVACs (2024), new generator (2024) new hot water heater (2024), new pool resurfacing (2024), new pool retile (2024), and new pool lighting (2024), new interior LED lighting (2024), new Sonos speakers (2024) and tile roof maintenance (2024)! Nestled behind the gates of Whitehall, under a canopy of shady oaks, this custom Hannah-Bartoletta estate offers a courtyard entry along with an oversized 3 car garage. As you enter through the front doors you are greeted by the formal area that offers conservation views across the lanai and rear yard. The formal area offers a wood burning fireplace, thick crown molding, new modern chandelier, and tons of natural sunlight. The dining room has new lighting, plantation shutters, and its own built in maple cabinetry and granite countertops. The chef’s kitchen is generous in size and features 42” raised panel maple cabinetry, granite countertops, top of the line appliances including a new electric cooktop, dual ovens, wood paneled Sub-Zero refrigerator, walk-in pantry, custom wood vent, and separate seating that overlooks the lanai. The kitchen flows seamlessly into the family room which has two 8-foot sliding glass pocket doors with access to the lanai. The owner’s retreat provides the utmost privacy with this split floorplan and features coffered ceilings, plantation shutters and spacious walk-in closets. The master bathroom highlights dual vanities, granite countertops, maple cabinetry, garden bathtub and separate shower. The office can be used as a second bedroom, and it offers a massive walk-in closet along with its own private bathroom. The third and forth bedrooms are both also located on the first floor and have bathrooms nearby. Upstairs you will love the bonus room (which can also be used as a fifth bedroom) complete with its own built-in bar, sink, granite countertops, beverage refrigerator, a separate island, and a large private bathroom, 8-foot sliding glass pocket doors, and private balcony overlooking the pool below. Live the Florida lifestyle while lounging on the large lanai complete with a sparkling pool, spa, outdoor kitchen, outdoor wood burning fireplace, and covered sitting area. Other upgrades include new epoxy garage floors, new lighting, and new ceiling fans! Yes, you could have it all! This exciting new listing is walking distance to the exclusive, members only, Club Tampa Palms! This state-of-the-art Community Center offers a fitness center, locker rooms with showers, sauna, three pools, waterslide, tennis courts and basketball courts. Membership is included in your HOA fees. Located just minutes from restaurants, shopping, top rated schools, Moffitt Cancer Center, Advent Hospital, USF, and I-75.