Located in a highly sought-after, family-friendly neighborhood with top-rated, award-winning schools, this unique home is close to shopping, dining, and parks, and only about four miles from the beach. Offering a versatile floorplan with 3 bedrooms, a loft/bonus room, and a spacious upstairs sun deck, the home provides wonderful indoor-outdoor living, where you can overlook the park-like backyard, take in neighborhood views, and enjoy beautiful sunsets and refreshing ocean breezes from this remarkable sundeck. Notable upgrades include dual-pane windows and sliding glass doors throughout, a newer central A/C and heating system (2016), a tankless water heater, and a newer roof (2011). The generously sized primary suite is conveniently located downstairs and features a dressing area and ensuite bathroom. Lovely curb appeal welcomes you with a lush lawn and tropical landscaping. Step inside to a tiled entry, an elegant formal dining room, and a spacious living room with a cozy fireplace and built-in display shelving. The heart of the home is the warm and welcoming country kitchen with a sunny breakfast dining area, walk-in pantry, tile countertops, dishwasher, gas cooktop, gas oven, natural wood cabinetry, and a convenient microwave niche. Upstairs, you will find two additional bedrooms, a full bathroom with a bathtub, the versatile loft/bonus room, and access to the expansive outdoor sun deck with safety railing. Additional amenities include an inside laundry room, an additional quarter bathroom downstairs, and direct access to the two-car garage. The large, park-like backyard is a tranquil oasis with an expansive covered patio, sprawling lawn, manicured gardens, lush foliage, ornamental trees, beautiful lily of the Nile, and an abundance of fruit trees, including lemon, orange, grapefruit, mandarin orange, and Bartlett pear. With a little love and a paint brush, this wonderful home offers an exceptional opportunity to create the perfect dream residence in an outstanding coastal-close neighborhood.