13750 Dowling Ln, Odessa, FL 33556

Description

Virtually Staged. OVERSIZED FINISHED GARAGE & DRIVEWAY. PREP KITCHEN. TIMELESS DESIGN. Some homes impress with today's trends. Others stand apart because of the quality built into them from day one. This original-owner, one-story Mercedes Homes residence is one of them. Constructed of concrete block, this thoughtfully designed home offers expansive living spaces, a flowing floor plan, and a peaceful, private setting on a .688-acre lot on a cul-de-sac lot. Offering 2,985 heated sq. ft. (4,985 sq. ft. under roof), including 1,255 sq. ft. finished garage featuring an oversized 3-car garage and separate utility/storage room. This home features (3) TRUE EN-SUITE BEDROOMS, a guest powder room, CHEF'S PREP/WOK KITCHEN, reinforced CONCRETE SAFE ROOM, wider bedroom and bathroom doorways, generator-ready utility room, mature edible landscape, and private community with LAKE ACCESS to connected ski lakes. Open the front door and enjoy picturesque views of the beautifully landscaped tear-drop island framed by mature trees. CHEF'S PREP/WOK KITCHEN is equipped with a commercial-style 4-burner gas cooktop plus oversized wok burner, commercial-grade Thermador exhaust hood, built-in oven, built-in microwave, prep sink, secondary refrigerator, restaurant-style swing door, and pass-through serving window, allowing high-heat cooking while helping keep heat, grease, and cooking aromas away from the main living areas. PRIMARY SUITE features an oversized walk-in closet (18x6) and a reinforced CONCRETE SAFE ROOM (10x6) with concrete block walls, solid concrete ceiling, and emergency crawl-space exit. Two additional bedroom suites EACH INCLUDE THIER OWN PRIVATE BATHROOM. The garage offers exceptional flexibility with a dedicated storage/utility room (216 sq. ft.) that houses the 80-gallon water system and is GENERATOR-READY, allowing for easy installation of a generator. double exterior access doors to the yard, and an oversized driveway with abundant parking. ITEMS WORHTY OF MENTION: HVAC and all ductwork replaced (2021), water heater (2022), exterior paint (2026), patio screen panels (2025), replaced IRRIGATION well and pump, WHOLE-HOME WATER SOFTENER, REVERSE OSMOSIS system with refrigerator line, WHOLE-HOME CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM, gutters and downspouts, and twice-yearly HVAC servicing. Priced to allow the next owner the opportunity to personalize finishes while benefiting from exceptional construction and meticulous original-owner care. Outside, the private .688-acre lot offers plenty of room for a future pool. A solid CONCRETE PRIVACY WALLS spans the rear of the property, while the screened lanai is already plumbed for a FUTURE OUTDOOR KITCHEN or spa. The established EDIBLE LANDSCAPE includes mature avocado, mango, lemon, kumquat, custard apple, bamboo, Thai basil, perilla leaf, mugwort, and additional specialty plantings. GATED LAKE PARKER ESTATES offers a private community boat launch with access to Lake Ann for boating, water skiing, jet skiing, fishing, and exploring surrounding waterways, plus tennis courts, a clubhouse, and bi-weekly trash service. Lovingly maintained by its original owner, this home is ready for its next chapter.