4168 orchid drive

TURN-KEY WATERFRONT HOME WITH DIRECT GULF ACCESS, ELEVATED CONSTRUCTION, 4-CAR GARAGE, PANORAMIC WATER VIEWS & SOLD FULLY FURNISHED! Experience the ultimate Florida waterfront lifestyle in this MOVE-IN READY 3-BEDROOM, 2-BATH ELEVATED HOME perfectly positioned on a DEEP, WIDE CANAL with DIRECT GULF ACCESS and breathtaking water views from both the front and back. Whether you enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, scalloping, or simply relaxing by the water, this exceptional home offers the coastal lifestyle you've been dreaming of. From the moment you arrive, you'll appreciate the outstanding curb appeal with a double driveway, low-maintenance vinyl siding, a welcoming front porch perfect for SUNSET watching, and a decorative glass entry door. Built on elevated piers, this home has been extensively updated with STORM-IMPACT WINDOWS AND SLIDING GLASS DOORS (2023), A NEW ROOF (2021), NEW A/C SYSTEM WITH UPDATED DUCTWORK (2023), NEW GARAGE DOORS (2024), AND A COMPLETE INTERIOR REMODEL (2024), offering peace of mind for years to come. Inside, the open-concept floor plan features VAULTED CEILINGS, LUXURY VINYL PLANK FLOORING THROUGHOUT, recessed lighting, and abundant natural light. The spacious living room is anchored by a cozy wood-burning fireplace, while the beautifully updated kitchen showcases WHITE CABINETRY, NEW QUARTZ COUNTERTOPS (2026), STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES, A BREAKFAST BAR, DUAL PANTRY CABINETS, and a charming bay-window dining nook overlooking the water. The spacious primary suite offers private access to the Florida room, a wall-to-wall closet, and a beautifully remodeled ensuite featuring DUAL VANITIES, A CUSTOM GLASS WALK-IN SHOWER with BUILT-IN STORAGE. Two additional guest bedrooms share an updated full bath, while the indoor laundry room has been enhanced with a new quartz folding counter. One of the home's standout features is the 300-SQUARE-FOOT AIR-CONDITIONED FLORIDA ROOM, surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows that capture panoramic canal views, creating the perfect space to entertain and unwind The ground level features an oversized TANDEM 4-CAR GARAGE with abundant room for vehicles, golf carts, kayaks, workshop space, and all your boating gear. Outside, you'll find a 74-FOOT CONCRETE SEAWALL, new sod and irrigation system, waterfront patio, PLENTY OF ROOM FOR A CUSTOM POOL. The deep-water canal offers quick access to the GULF OF MEXICO, making every day an adventure on the water. This property also presents an outstanding VACATION RENTAL OR INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY, with the ADJACENT WATERFRONT LOT FEATURING A PRIVATE BOAT RAMP AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE SEPARATELY, offering additional privacy, expansion possibilities, or the opportunity to create the ultimate waterfront estate. Located in Hernando Beach, one of the Gulf Coasts most desirable waterfront neighborhoods, you'll enjoy NO HOA or DEED RESTRICTIONS. SHORT-TERM RENTALS ARE ALLOWED. The streets are golf-cart-friendly streets with waterfront restaurants, marinas, public boat ramps, and endless opportunities for boating, fishing, kayaking, paddleboarding, scalloping and hiking the Weeki Wachee Preserve. Conveniently located near Weeki Wachee Springs, the Weeki Wachee River, shopping, dining, medical facilities, and the Suncoast Parkway for easy access to Tampa.