Pride of ownership abounds in this beautiful home on a gorgeous & spacious pond lot in Apollo Beach with no rear neighbors! Meticulously cared for, this move-in ready 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom home welcomes you with its attractive & well manicured curb appeal and is LOADED with updates, including NEWER roof, NEWER A/C, BRAND NEW interior paint throughout & more! You'll be greeted by the inviting embrace of the front porch and cheerful red front door as you enter the home. Step into the foyer and you'll find the formal dining room off to one side and the expansive gathering room just beyond. Overlooking the gathering room is the delightful kitchen, which includes elegant cherry wood soft close cabinets finished with crown molding; stainless Samsung & LG appliances including gas range & French door refrigerator; mosaic tile backsplash; recessed lighting; dedicated pantry; breakfast bar that provides additional seating; and adjacent eat-in kitchen cafe. Hurricane impact sliders just off the gathering room lead you to your gorgeous, private oasis - the spacious screened in lanai with sweeping views of a large, serene pond with conservation just beyond, providing you the ultimate in tranquility. Imagine peaceful mornings welcoming a new day with a cup of coffee on your lanai, or relaxing here with your favorite beverage at the end of your day while you marvel over another beautiful Florida sunset! Back inside, just off the entry is your large Primary Suite, complete with dual closets as well as a roomy bump-out/sitting area - perfect to use as an office, exercise room, den, or even a nursery. Sliders off the bump-out lead you to the lanai. Your Primary Suite features soaring ceilings which add to the room's expansive feel, and also includes an added AC vent to help provide additional cooling & air flow to this space. Your en-suite Primary Bath includes bilevel vanity with dual sinks, walk-in shower with glass enclosure, and soaking garden tub. The hallway beyond the kitchen leads you to both ample sized secondary bedrooms, and a full bathroom is situated just outside the bedrooms, along with a convenient French door that leads from the bathroom to the lanai. The laundry room is situated down the hallway just off the dining room and includes newer washer and gas dryer. Other upgrades & notable features to the home include BRAND NEW entryway pendant light; BRAND NEW modern ceiling fan in gathering room; NEWER water heater; crown molding in the gathering room, dining room & kitchen; ceiling fans w/lights throughout; stained glass transom & sidelight windows; exquisite crystal chandelier in dining room; gutters added to front of home; custom concrete edging; overhead storage racks in the garage & more. Situated in highly desired Covington Park, with amenities including clubhouse, fitness center, community pool, playground, and park. Easy & quick access to I-75, US-301, US-41, and the Selmon Expressway, with plenty of options for dining, shopping, & recreation, as well as St. Joseph's Hospital South and dog-friendly Apollo Beach Nature Preserve located nearby.