8808 Alafia Cove Dr., Riverview, FL 33569

GATED SECURITY, CUSTOM QUALITY, EXECUTIVE SIZE, ORIGINAL-OWNER CARE, plus a lovely pool lanai in a privacy-fenced yard just steps from the river & minutes from the highway! What's not to love about this 2,600-sf, 5-bed, 3-bath beauty in Alafia Cove? From12-foot ceilings to 20-inch tile floors, there's a long list of advantages! Start at the decoratively tiled & columned foyer, opening on one side to a formal dining room with tray ceiling & on the other to a French-doored front office with closet, creating a 5th bedroom if preferred. Then the home opens to its central great room -- over 600 sf with diagonal tile from living area to kitchen & breakfast nook. Kitchen features a huge island, granite counters, stainless-steel appliances, oil-rubbed bronze fixtures & raised-panel wood cabinets with crown molding. A bay window & triple sliders overlook the heated pool with PebbleTec finish, surrounded by a brick-pavered lanai extending from screened area to a roof-sheltered portion with ceiling fan, stereo sound & TV. Pavers were resealed when the home's exterior was repainted in 2012, & pool access doors are alarmed in addition to the overall security system. Guest bathroom with walk-in shower has a pool door for convenience, as does the master suite with elegant private bath & custom-shelved closets. Large 3rd bath & 3 other bedrooms are upstairs with an extra storage room. Garage offers more storage with golf cart-sized 3rd bay door. Add a lushly landscaped yard with a pondfront view, & it's all right here!