Description

They say the best is yet to come-or maybe you've already found it here at 4038 Rudder Way in Gulf Harbors' treasured waterfront community. This 3-bedroom, 2-bath, 2-car garage home is a PRIVATE, and sacred coastal retreat that has been reimagined with a modern, contemporary design and luxury finishes throughout. Step inside to a wide-open floor plan dressed in plank tile flooring and filled with natural light. The kitchen is a true show stopper-outfitted with soft-close solid wood shaker cabinetry, brass accents, LG WiFi stainless appliances, a gas cooktop with center griddle, air fryer oven, stone backsplash that reaches the ceiling, and a stunning waterfall island complete with a trendy microwave drawer. Dual pantries surround the refrigerator, and just off the kitchen you'll find a cabinet hidden mudroom and indoor laundry space with floating shelves, a utility sink, and even a dog shower-a thoughtful touch for modern easy living. The primary suite offers both a walk-in and secondary closet, along with water and pool views and a sleek ensuite featuring a his-and-hers floating vanity, a walk-in shower, and private water closet. The real showstopper is tucked behind a hidden door: a Hard Rock Hotel-inspired spa-like bathroom complete with a walk-in steam shower with wall jets, dual shower heads, mosaic ceiling tile, soaking tub, double vanities, and floating toilet in the private water closet. Lots of updates have been done to the home including all updated windows and slider that are hurricane rated, with low home insurance with practically every discount available, and the sellers will install a new roof at closing. Flood insurance is available and assumable being extremely low at around $3,000 a year. Outside, the backyard delivers the 'wow factor with uninterrupted views of the protected Eagles Nest Park, where bald eagles, spoonbills, herons, dolphins, and manatees are regular visitors. The concrete pool with waterfall feature, covered screened lanai, new outdoor contemporary roofed kitchen with gas grill and refrigerator, and the side dog run make it easy to enjoy Florida living at its best. A floating dock with Gulf access offers adventure at high tide and a sandbar to explore at low tide all with easy access at your backdoor. This is the perfect place for adventurist who love paddleboarding, kayaking, and jet skiing or light boating. The community has an optional HOA of only $125/year, and for just $200/year, you can enjoy the private Gulf Harbors Beach Club with its gated beach, cabanas, grills, restrooms, and shaded seating. All of this just a golf cart ride away from the expanding downtown New Port Richey with restaurants, shops, and live entertainment. This home is more than move-in ready-it's a private paradise waiting for its next chapter. Will it be yours?