Under contract-accepting backup offers. Welcome to this lovely home in the desirable Brookside Estates! This three-bedroom home is meticulously maintained and move in ready. It features a BRAND-NEW ROOF and FRESHLY PAINTED EXTERIOR! The open and airy floor plan provides plenty of NATURAL LIGHT and a spacious feel. Each area of the home flows beautifully to the next and throughout the main areas, you'll find stunning engineered hardwood flooring. The nicely laid-out kitchen is the heart of the home with a large island, 42" cabinets, and an over-sized pantry. It is open to the main living area and has a view of the PRIVATE BACK YARD. The primary bedroom has a beautiful feature wall, large windows, and a WALK-IN CLOSET. The ensuite primary bathroom offers everything that you could need including dual sinks, a garden tub and an oversized shower. The home has a split plan for privacy and the two additional bedrooms and the guest bathroom are generously sized and comfortable. The under-roof lanai is the perfect place to relax and enjoy the peaceful and private back yard.  There is plenty of room to add a swimming pool!  Brookside Estates has NO CDD fees and LOW HOA fees. Additionally, the home was built by M/I Homes, which is known for building ENERGY EFFICIENT and SUSTAINABLE homes. It is set in a prime location with convenient access to schools, shopping, many dining options, and to I-75. It is only a short drive to Lakewood Ranch and the UTC Mall. The St. Petersburg, Sarasota, and Tampa airports are all close by and so are many of the most beautiful beaches in the country.