12194 66th avenue

Beautifully renovated 3 BR + Office/flex space, this home welcomes you from the moment you walk in. It has truly been loved and meticulously maintained by both this seller and the original owner (2 owners since construction), in one of Seminole's most desirable neighborhoods, Canterbury Chase. The rear of the property opens to an expansive lush natural landscape of mature trees and abundant wildlife. Just two doors east is the pedestrian entrance to Boca Ciega Millennium Park with playgrounds, walking trails and lookout towers. This solid home is built of concrete block stucco with impact resistant windows and a concrete tile roof (full replacement 2012; an independent inspector estimated 26 years of remaining useful life as of May 2026). Hurricane shutters are included, and all buttoned up it sailed through Hurricanes Helene and Milton without a scratch. It is soundly in flood zone X per FEMA flood maps, no flood insurance required by lenders. The current owners have updated every major system in the home with new HVAC (2024), modernized kitchen (2025) with new Gas Range with convection setting, Microwave, and Dishwasher (all 2026), both baths renovated (2023 and 2025)new Hurricane-rated insulated garage door with belt-drive opener (2024), water heater (2025), new blown-in attic insulation (2024) and garage (18'x21') has been upgraded with epoxy floor, custom storage, and workbench (2023). All carpeting was installed in 2021, and all bedroom closets have been upgraded with true closet systems. Full exterior painted in 2024, interior painted within the last 4 years. Smart items include the microwave, garage door opener, and smoke/carbon monoxide detectors (x 5). Even the attic is organized, well lit, and waiting to hold your seasonal decorations! The split plan with flex room is an ideal use of space, making the home live surprisingly larger than you might expect. Natural light abounds in every room, with 3 panel sliding glass doors framing your outdoor oasis. Owners are avid gardeners and have created a space like no other in the backyard. The screened lanai is perfect for enjoying your morning coffee while the birds serenade you, or for that end of the day relaxation beverage while the rest of nature entertains you. A few more steps, and you're in a spectacular pergola surrounded by a garden designed to delight and amaze you. The vibrant colors and subtle fragrances drift over you, taking you away from your hectic day and melting your troubles away. The lush green grass beckons you to walk barefoot and be young again. The butterfly garden invites nature to join you in your personal paradise. All surrounded by your new privacy fence (2025) to keep the ones you love secured. Excellent location minutes from the Pinellas Trail, Lake Seminole Park, and the Gulf beaches at Madeira and Redington, with a short drive to downtown St. Petersburg, Tampa International, and St. Pete-Clearwater airports. Come experience your new home today!